Caption for the landscape image: County that humbles titans: What makes Nairobi unique Thursday, February 19, 2026 Scroll down to read the article From left: Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his predecessors Ann Kananu, Mike Sonko and Dr Evans Kidero. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Collins Omulo Reporter Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: Dr Evans Kidero, Mike Sonko, Benson Mutura, Ann Kananu and Johnson Sakaja have occupied the governor’s office along City Hall Way.Mr Sonko and Dr Kidero are some of the casualties of what is fast becoming a jinxed office that appears to humble political titans. City Hall stands out as the only county in Kenya to have had five governors since the advent of devolution in 2013. Dr Evans Kidero, Mike Sonko, Benson Mutura, Ann Kananu and Johnson Sakaja have occupied the governor’s office along City Hall Way. Ruto-Sakaja deal faces court challenge before ink dries Petitioners want the Sh80 billion deal suspended. Unconstitutional: Senator Sifuna rejects national-county deal 'Sakaja is the new Deputy Governor for all intents and purposes...' PREMIUM Sakaja: Powerful officials eye key Nairobi City Hall roles 'Think about the political stakes... There is no bigger position to contest than the governorship of Nairobi.' PREMIUM From NMS critic to State partner: Sakaja’s tough balancing act He had vowed there would be no repeat of the NMS arrangement or transfer of devolved responsibilities to national government. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt PREMIUM Why 7,000 land disputes remain stuck at NLC PREMIUM Cops gone rogue: Inside a trail of jailbreaks PREMIUM Sh500m fines, parental consent: New tough social media rules for children, providers Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust. PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
Ruto-Sakaja deal faces court challenge before ink dries Petitioners want the Sh80 billion deal suspended.
Unconstitutional: Senator Sifuna rejects national-county deal 'Sakaja is the new Deputy Governor for all intents and purposes...'
PREMIUM Sakaja: Powerful officials eye key Nairobi City Hall roles 'Think about the political stakes... There is no bigger position to contest than the governorship of Nairobi.'
PREMIUM From NMS critic to State partner: Sakaja’s tough balancing act He had vowed there would be no repeat of the NMS arrangement or transfer of devolved responsibilities to national government.
Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
