Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is under fire after serious reports surfaced that he sent goons to violently attack protesters who were demanding justice for Albert Ojwang.
Albert was a teacher and blogger who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody. Since his death, citizens have taken to the streets of Nairobi CBD to demand answers and accountability, especially pointing fingers at Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat.
However, instead of allowing people to protest peacefully, it now appears that Sakaja has tried to shut them down using violence and intimidation.
Social media has been buzzing with video clips and updates showing chaos in the streets. One video posted by @nziokamul1 showed a motorcycle on fire, with the caption filled with rage toward Sakaja.
People were blaming Sakaja for sending the thugs who disrupted the protests. Another post by @WanjikuReports confirmed the same narrative. According to that update, Sakaja had allegedly dispatched even more goons, who were seen heading toward Nairobi CBD to deal with the protesters.
These young men, many riding on motorbikes, reportedly launched attacks, harassed demonstrators, and attempted to scatter the crowd.
The situation has gone from bad to worse. Instead of listening to citizens and protecting their right to protest, the Nairobi Governor is being accused of doing the complete opposite using thugs to silence their voices.
And this is not just about street-level violence. It represents a deeper rot in leadership. Rather than helping people get justice for a fellow Kenyan who died in custody, Sakaja is now seen by many as defending the system that allowed that death to happen.
What makes the situation even more disturbing is the growing public outrage. Kenyans from all corners are talking about this, and they are angry. Many are calling out the government for using dirty tricks to kill the protest momentum.
Others are blaming Sakaja directly, with some referring to him in deeply insulting terms, expressing their disappointment in how far he has fallen.
These protests were meant to call for justice and police accountability, yet Sakaja’s response only added fuel to the fire.
Some of the protesters have claimed that the goons themselves admitted they had been sent by government leaders. And even though some news reports talk about the attacks, they stop short of naming Sakaja directly.
But the social media posts, the videos, and the reactions from ordinary Kenyans all seem to point to one thing, that Sakaja had a hand in it.
This kind of response from a governor is not just irresponsible, it’s dangerous. It sends a message that those in power will do anything to stay in control even if that means unleashing chaos and risking lives.
The people protesting are not criminals. They are citizens exercising their right to demand justice. Sending goons to beat them and scare them away only proves that the government fears accountability.
Albert Ojwang’s death is not just a tragedy. It has become a symbol of the rot in Kenya’s leadership and policing.
And instead of standing with the people, Sakaja seems more interested in covering up the mess.
