Johnson Sakaja’s win in the Nairobi gubernatorial raise attracted the attention of Kibaki’s grandson who usually steers clear of politics.
Senator Sakaja won the Nairobi Governor seat after garnering 699,392 votes. He was vying on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.
Polycarp Igathe was also contesting on a Jubilee ticket took the second place after he garnered 573,518 votes.
The Corporate Executive conceded defeat after losing the Nairobi Governor’s race to Sakaja.
“I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. The Governor of Nairobi is His Excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations,” Igathe noted.
Sakaja thanked his opponent for conceding defeat. He took to his Twitter to appreciate Igathe saying the move is laudable.
“Thank you Sir. You were a worthy opponent and a true embodiment of Siasa Safi. Let’s have coffee soon,” he wrote.
Late President Mwai Kibaki’s grandson Sean Andrew heaped praise on Sakaja after winning the Nairobi governor’s seat.
Andrew took to social media noting that he usually stays away from politics but nonetheless insisted that he just had to congratulate Sakajaa.
