NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 10 – Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has received the blessing of Luo cultural leader Ker, who has formally welcomed him as an adopted son of the Luo community during a meeting with the Luo Council of Elders in Kisumu.
The elders bestowed upon Sakaja the cultural name Ochieng Ondugi Randa, formally welcoming him into the community and offering their blessings as he seeks a second term as Nairobi Governor ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Sakaja was in Kisumu to honour an invitation extended to him by the elders during the burial of the late former Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’s wife.
He was accompanied by members of his County Cabinet and several Members of the County Assembly.
Earlier, Governor Sakaja paid a courtesy call on Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Governor Nyong’o said he was honoured to receive Sakaja and his delegation, Nyong’o described the visit as historic, noting that it was the first time a sitting Nairobi Governor had paid a courtesy visit to Kisumu.
The developments come barely a week after Sakaja joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in a move widely viewed as part of his efforts to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial contest.
Explaining his decision to move from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to ODM, Sakaja maintained that both…
