Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Senate on Tuesday, March 31, just a day after an attempted arrest.
The county boss arrived at the Parliament buildings shortly after 1 p.m., making a low-key, unaccompanied entrance.
Details of his discussions with senators were not immediately disclosed, leaving the outcome of the meeting unclear.
Following Alleged Arrest Attempt, Sakaja Appears in Senate to Attend Proceedings. Photo: Courtesy.
On Friday, March 27, the Senate County Public Accounts Committee had fined Sakaja Ksh500,000 and ordered his arrest for contempt of Parliament.
The panel instructed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to detain the governor and produce him before the committee on Monday, March 30.
The decision came after Sakaja was found to have repeatedly ignored summons requiring his appearance before the committee.
Despite being invited on three separate occasions, the governor did not attend, prompting the issuance of formal summons.
The panel directed the Inspector General of Police to arrest Sakaja and produce him before the committee on Monday, March 30, with the presentation time to be communicated.
Late Monday, March 30, Sakaja criticized the Inspector General’s move to have him arrested, calling it unnecessary.
He said the directive overlooked an ongoing dispute between the Council of Governors and the Senate, and noted that the Council had advised members to refrain from attending the committee until broader issues were resolved.
Sakaja also highlighted his past cooperation with Senate committees, including recent appearances before the Lands and Environment Committee and regular engagement with the County Public Accounts Committee on audit matters.
He questioned the timing and necessity of the attempted arrest, noting he had been in his office and reachable throughout the day.
