Nairobi Senator Johnnson Sakaja on Thursday, 7 April, 2022 pulled a surprise on many who had all along thought that he was a member of Musalia Mudavadi's ANC Party.
Speaking to a local daily Sakaja said he has never been a member of ANC.
I have been a member of Jubilee Party and now moved to UDA Party
This is considered boost to the Deputy President and UDA Party Leader Dr. William Somoei Ruto and his Presidential ambitions but on the hand, this would complicate Bishop Margaret Wanjiru's bid for the City hall Governor's position.
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru was initially believed to be the main if not the only contestant for Nairobi Governor seat Under Ruto's UDA Party.
Entrance of Senator Johnson Sakaja now means Bishop Margaret Wanjiru going back to the drawing board or soldier on and battle out with Sakaja during UDA Party nominations which is scheduled in two weeks time.
According to the latest opinion polls from Mizani Africa, Senator Johnson Sakaja has been maintaining a significant margin lead in all the released polls.
If opinion polls are to go by, then Senator John Sakaja is set to be the next occupant of City Hall based Governor's office and Kenya's capital City boss.