Governor Johnson Sakaja has exuded confidence in clinching the Nairobi UDA chairmanship seat following the conclusion of delegates’ elections on Friday.
The county boss is facing fierce competition from Embakasi North MP James Gakuya who has received the backing of DP Rigathi Gachagua.
The delegates, drawn from all constituencies in Nairobi, will be the ones electing the chairman of the party at the county level.
Sakaja met a team of delegates on Saturday during which he said his team had clinched 240 of the total 340 delegates in Nairobi.
“I congratulate you on your victory. What is remaining now is for us to unite and finish the job because we have the numbers to get the job done. Let’s come together and ensure success this coming week,” he said.
Earlier in the week, Sakaja addressed over 7,000 delegates in Nairobi during which he stressed the importance of electing leaders who are dedicated to the party's vision of unity and progress.
He reiterated his commitment to politics of unity, which he said has been a central theme of his leadership.
"Sitafuti hii job ndio nipate cheo. Even after the elections, I will still be a governor. I am here to build the party," he said.
Sakaja also said he will not falter due to attacks.
He maintained that he is running for the chairmanship to build the UDA party, adding that if he helped the third and fourth presidents; the late Mwai Kibaki and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, do it, he can do the same to President William Ruto.
"In politics, you keep on learning so the experience I have I'm going to use it here so that in 2027 we get the President, Senator, Governor, MPs and MCAs. That is why I presented myself to run for the chairman of UDA in Nairobi, ili tujenge chama yetu," he said.
The delegates expressed strong support for Sakaja, endorsing him for the Chairmanship position in the upcoming election.
