Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has once again found himself on the wrong side after an alleged attempt to evict residents of Jericho backfired.
According to a post shared by Francis Gaitho on X, Sakaja sent city council workers to forcefully remove people from their homes in Jericho. But the residents stood up for themselves and resisted the move.
In Gaitho’s words, “Sakaja’s city council goons were shown dust,” clearly describing how the community overpowered the county officials and stopped the eviction. A video shared along with the post shows a dump truck arriving in the area while a large group of angry residents push back and create confusion, forcing the county workers to leave in defeat.
This incident shows the increasing anger and mistrust that Nairobi residents have towards Sakaja’s leadership. His government has been pushing for the redevelopment of several old estates like Jericho, Maringo, and Lumumba.
These plans are being sold to the public as modern housing projects, but to many poor families, they are nothing more than a way to kick them out of their homes. Many believe the goal is to clear these public housing areas to make room for private developers linked to politicians.
The attempted eviction in Jericho seems to be part of this same agenda. But this time, the people refused to bow down. Francis Gaitho’s post triggered a lot of reactions online, with many Kenyans expressing support for the Jericho residents.
People see this as a small but important win for ordinary citizens who are tired of being ignored and mistreated by those in power. It also comes at a time when the country is already tense due to growing anger over the Finance Bill 2025.
Hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2025 and #RutoMustGo continue to trend as more Kenyans protest the rising cost of living and what they see as a government that only serves the rich. Sakaja’s failed attempt in Jericho has only made things worse.
This whole situation exposes the lack of proper planning and respect in how the county government handles housing issues. Instead of consulting residents, Sakaja’s administration appears to be using force and intimidation.
The Jericho incident is proof that people will not sit and watch as their rights are taken away. Sakaja has been hiding behind nice speeches and PR events, but the truth is starting to come out. His housing agenda is not about helping the poor; it’s about clearing them out.
The people of Jericho have shown that they will not be silenced. What happened this week is not just a failed eviction. It is a warning that Nairobians are watching, and they are ready to fight back when pushed.
