H.E Hon. Sakaja Arthur Johnson
County: NairobiJohnson Arthur Sakaja CBS (born 2 February 1985) is a Kenyan politician serving as the governor of Nairobi City County since 25 August 2022. Previously, he served as the Senator of Nairobi from 2017 to 2022, and as a nominated Member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2017. He was nominated to Parliament by The National Alliance (TNA) party which […]
Johnson Arthur Sakaja CBS (born 2 February 1985) is a Kenyan politician serving as the governor of Nairobi City County since 25 August 2022. Previously, he served as the Senator of Nairobi from 2017 to 2022, and as a nominated Member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2017. He was nominated to Parliament by The National Alliance (TNA) party which was part of the ruling Jubilee Coalition (now Jubilee Party). He was the National Chairman of The National Alliance (TNA) until 9 September 2016 when the party merged with 12 others to form the Jubilee Party.
Educational Background
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, University of Nairobi
Work Experience
Johnson Sakaja has a distinguished career in public service, leadership, and the private sector. Between 2017 and 2022, he served as the Senator for Nairobi County, where he represented the county in the Senate, advocating for better allocation and utilization of resources. During his tenure, he championed legislation and policies aimed at addressing urban challenges, including housing, infrastructure, and healthcare.
From 2013 to 2017, Sakaja was a nominated Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, representing youth interests. He played a crucial role in policy-making and youth empowerment programs, notably chairing the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare and serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations.
Sakaja’s leadership journey began during his university years, where he was an active student leader. He served as an Executive Member of the Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU) and was the Chairperson of the Kenya National Union of Students (KNUS) in 2006.
In addition to his public service, Sakaja has a background in the private sector, having worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he gained valuable experience in accounting and consultancy. He also founded and managed a consultancy firm, providing strategic advisory services to businesses and organizations.
Politics
Sakaja’s political journey began in 2013 when he was nominated to the National Assembly, where he actively contributed to key committees and advocated for national cohesion and economic development. In 2017, he was elected as the Senator of Nairobi, where he championed the rights of the youth and marginalized groups, advocating for devolution and good governance.
In 2022, Sakaja made history as the youngest person ever elected as Governor of Nairobi.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 38,813,916,384 |
| Expenditure: KES. 39,613,916,279 |
Non-current Assets
| Total Contract Amount: KES 24,858,733 -Total acquisition of assets expenditure: |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES 24,858,733 -Of this amount, KES 23,082,956 is unsupported due to the lack of payment vouchers and supporting documents. |
| % Age Payment: 92.8% of the expenditure related to the acquisition of assets is unsupported, which is a significant portion. |
| Status of the Project: The unsupported expenditure cannot be confirmed due to a lack of proper documentation, such as payment vouchers and supporting procurement and receipt documents. This raises concerns about the accuracy, completeness, and validity of the expenditure. |
| Location: Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 9,949,900 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 26 June, 2020 |
| Estimated Date of Completion: 15 July, 2020 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,000,002 |
| % Age Payment: 40.21% |
| Status of the Project: Complete but unauthorized |
| Location: Nairobi |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 75,950,000 |
| Date Agreement Signed: Not Specified |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Not Specified |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 75,950,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unverified and Unauthorized: • Expenditure cannot be confirmed as supporting documents (receipt vouchers, issue vouchers, inspection certificates, and distribution schedules) were not provided. • Execution of health services by the County Government was unauthorized, as health services had been transferred to Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) as of 25 February, 2020. |
| Revenue: KES. 42,286,936,833 |
| Expenditure: KES. 54,611,376,045 |
Non-current Assets
| Total Contract Amount: 31,537,870,129 (Total Expenditure) |
| Amount of Money Paid: 2,733,867,951 (Development) |
| % Age Payment: 9% |
| Status of the Project: Underperforming |
| County only spent 9% of its actual expenditure on development, falling short of the required 30% per PFMA Regulation 25(1)(g). |
| Total Contract Amount: 42,286,936,833 (Approved Budget) |
| Amount of Money Paid: 31,537,870,129 (Actual) |
| % Age Payment: 74.5% |
| Status of the Project: Overspent & Overcommitted |
The county exceeded its approved budget by Kshs.12.3 billion, incurring additional commitments of Kshs.23.07 billion, resulting in total obligations of Kshs.54.61 billion against a budget of Kshs.42.29 billion.
| Total Contract Amount: Not disclosed (ongoing contracts) |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,500,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Non-compliant & Unaccounted |
Engagement of revenue casual workers in Health, Mobility, and Environment departments without proper recruitment procedures or HR documentation, and payments made without statutory deductions like PAYE, violating Sections 66–68 of the County Governments Act, 2012.
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 146,277,985 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 25 February 2020 (Deed of Transfer) |
| Estimated Date of Completion: 24 February 2022 (initial term) |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 146,277,985 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Over 3 years since contract execution |
| Status of the Project: Non-compliant & Irregular |
Payment of salaries and arrears for former NMS staff done outside the official IPPD payroll system, in violation of salary payment guidelines. Additionally, 2,499 staff were irregularly recruited by NMS and handed over to Nairobi County after the transfer period, contravening Sections 5.6 and 5.7 of Gazette Notice No. 1609 of 2020.
Citizen’s Performance Score Card
Educational Background
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, University of Nairobi
Work Experience
Johnson Sakaja has a distinguished career in public service, leadership, and the private sector. Between 2017 and 2022, he served as the Senator for Nairobi County, where he represented the county in the Senate, advocating for better allocation and utilization of resources. During his tenure, he championed legislation and policies aimed at addressing urban challenges, including housing, infrastructure, and healthcare.
From 2013 to 2017, Sakaja was a nominated Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, representing youth interests. He played a crucial role in policy-making and youth empowerment programs, notably chairing the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare and serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations.
Sakaja’s leadership journey began during his university years, where he was an active student leader. He served as an Executive Member of the Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU) and was the Chairperson of the Kenya National Union of Students (KNUS) in 2006.
In addition to his public service, Sakaja has a background in the private sector, having worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he gained valuable experience in accounting and consultancy. He also founded and managed a consultancy firm, providing strategic advisory services to businesses and organizations.
Politics
Sakaja’s political journey began in 2013 when he was nominated to the National Assembly, where he actively contributed to key committees and advocated for national cohesion and economic development. In 2017, he was elected as the Senator of Nairobi, where he championed the rights of the youth and marginalized groups, advocating for devolution and good governance.
In 2022, Sakaja made history as the youngest person ever elected as Governor of Nairobi.
Projects
| Revenue: KES. 38,813,916,384 |
| Expenditure: KES. 39,613,916,279 |
Non-current Assets
| Total Contract Amount: KES 24,858,733 -Total acquisition of assets expenditure: |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES 24,858,733 -Of this amount, KES 23,082,956 is unsupported due to the lack of payment vouchers and supporting documents. |
| % Age Payment: 92.8% of the expenditure related to the acquisition of assets is unsupported, which is a significant portion. |
| Status of the Project: The unsupported expenditure cannot be confirmed due to a lack of proper documentation, such as payment vouchers and supporting procurement and receipt documents. This raises concerns about the accuracy, completeness, and validity of the expenditure. |
| Location: Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 9,949,900 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 26 June, 2020 |
| Estimated Date of Completion: 15 July, 2020 |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,000,002 |
| % Age Payment: 40.21% |
| Status of the Project: Complete but unauthorized |
| Location: Nairobi |
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 75,950,000 |
| Date Agreement Signed: Not Specified |
| Estimated Date of Completion: Not Specified |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 75,950,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Unverified and Unauthorized: • Expenditure cannot be confirmed as supporting documents (receipt vouchers, issue vouchers, inspection certificates, and distribution schedules) were not provided. • Execution of health services by the County Government was unauthorized, as health services had been transferred to Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) as of 25 February, 2020. |
| Revenue: KES. 42,286,936,833 |
| Expenditure: KES. 54,611,376,045 |
Non-current Assets
| Total Contract Amount: 31,537,870,129 (Total Expenditure) |
| Amount of Money Paid: 2,733,867,951 (Development) |
| % Age Payment: 9% |
| Status of the Project: Underperforming |
| County only spent 9% of its actual expenditure on development, falling short of the required 30% per PFMA Regulation 25(1)(g). |
| Total Contract Amount: 42,286,936,833 (Approved Budget) |
| Amount of Money Paid: 31,537,870,129 (Actual) |
| % Age Payment: 74.5% |
| Status of the Project: Overspent & Overcommitted |
The county exceeded its approved budget by Kshs.12.3 billion, incurring additional commitments of Kshs.23.07 billion, resulting in total obligations of Kshs.54.61 billion against a budget of Kshs.42.29 billion.
| Total Contract Amount: Not disclosed (ongoing contracts) |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 4,500,000 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Status of the Project: Non-compliant & Unaccounted |
Engagement of revenue casual workers in Health, Mobility, and Environment departments without proper recruitment procedures or HR documentation, and payments made without statutory deductions like PAYE, violating Sections 66–68 of the County Governments Act, 2012.
| Total Contract Amount: KES. 146,277,985 |
| Date Agreement Signed: 25 February 2020 (Deed of Transfer) |
| Estimated Date of Completion: 24 February 2022 (initial term) |
| Amount of Money Paid: KES. 146,277,985 |
| % Age Payment: 100% |
| Time elapsed from contract signing: Over 3 years since contract execution |
| Status of the Project: Non-compliant & Irregular |
Payment of salaries and arrears for former NMS staff done outside the official IPPD payroll system, in violation of salary payment guidelines. Additionally, 2,499 staff were irregularly recruited by NMS and handed over to Nairobi County after the transfer period, contravening Sections 5.6 and 5.7 of Gazette Notice No. 1609 of 2020.