Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has once again distanced himself from the goons who attacked protesters, even promising to ensure security for demonstrators taking to the streets on Wednesday, June 25.
In a statement released on Sunday, the governor stated that he had already spoken to the regional commander of the National Police Service (NPS) to ensure the security of the protesters and warned the protesters to avoid violence of any kind. "I urge all Kenyans and the people of Nairobi to reject violence and criminal behaviour as they take to the streets this coming week," he stated. "I have spoken to the commander of the police to ensure that peaceful demonstrators will be protected as they express their rights, and that must be done within the confines of the law, as enshrined in the constitution." Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaking during the flag off of the distribution of furniture to Early Childhood Development Education on May 28, 2025.
Photo Johnson Sakaja While continuing to condemn those who infiltrated the protests to harass protestors, Sakaja reiterated his stance that he did not sponsor the goons as widely reported.
In fact, he highlighted previous instances where he had provided security and other facilities for protesters. "As your governor, I remain committed to the rights of those who protest, as I have shown in the past when I have given safe passage, ambulances, health facilities and even venues for concerts of peace because we believe in that right," he stated.
