Recent events have brought together former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo Musyoka, who have addressed supporters at gatherings drawing significant public attention.
The rallies have largely focused on governance issues, economic challenges and discussions about the direction of the country. While none of the leaders has formally declared a presidential bid for 2027, analysts say such public engagements often serve as early indicators of political positioning.
Opposition figures like Babu Owino have blasted the leadership for neglecting the city's drainage, while businesswoman Agnes Kagure described floods as a now-familiar "seasonal visitor," urging lasting solutions over temporary fixes.
Calls for accountability have intensified, with some Senate summons and even impeachment murmurs surfacing amid the chaos.
Amid this storm of discontent, many Kenyans have looked to prominent political analyst Prof. Herman Manyora for his characteristically sharp take. Known for dissecting governance failures, Manyora recently weighed in on Nairobi's broader challenges.
In comments circulating widely, he questioned secretive collaborations between the county and national government, asking pointedly: “Have we just woken up to discover that Nairobi County is burning?”
He stressed the need for transparency, public involvement, and presidential goodwill to dismantle entrenched cartels hindering progress.
On Sakaja specifically, Manyora observed that the governor “isn’t doing the least that is expected of him,” particularly in areas requiring higher-level intervention.