Johnson Sakaja Biography
Sakaja Johnson is a Kenyan politician who is currently serving as the Governor of Nairobi County, Kenya following the August 9, 2022, general election. Formerly, he acted as the Senator of Nairobi from 2017 to 2022, and as a nominated Member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2017.
However, he was nominated to Parliament by The National Alliance (TNA) party which was part of the ruling Jubilee Coalition (now Jubilee Party). He was the National Chairman of The National Alliance (TNA) until 9 September 2016 when the party merged with 12 others to form the Jubilee Party.
10 Quick Facts About Sakaja Johnson
- Name: Johnson Sakaja
- Age: 37 Years (2022)
- Birthday: 2 February
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Height: 6 feet and 0 inches (1.82m)
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician and Governor of Nairobi
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh 924,000
- Net worth: $2 Million
Johnson Sakaja Age
Johnson Sakaja is 37 years old as of 2022, he was born on 2 February 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 2 February every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.
Johnson Sakaja Height
Sakaja stands at a height of 6 feet and 0 inches (1.82m) tall.
Johnson Sakaja Weight
Sakaja weighs 98 kgs (216.05 lbs).
Johnson Sakaja Education
Sakaja attended Aga Khan Nursery and Primary school until 1998 and thereafter went to Lenana school where his talents as a leader were shown. He then went to the University of Nairobi after failing to raise enough school fees to join Harvard. He graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Actuarial Science. It was during his fourth year of university that he set up a financial consultancy firm known as Arthur Johnson Consultants which still runs up to date.
Tertiary / University
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: degree in Actuarial Science
Secondary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Lenana school
- Qualification: K.C.S.E
Primary Education
- Date: 1998
- Education Institution: Aga Khan
- Qualification: K.C.P.E
Johnson Sakaja Parents
Sakaja was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya as the son of his late parents Mzee John G. Sakaja(father) a former employee at Firestone Company where he worked as a marketing manager, and Emily Ayoti Kubasu Sakaja (mother).
Johnson Sakaja Siblings
Details regarding Sakaja’s siblings are publicly not available. We don’t know if he has siblings or not. We will update this section once the information is available.
Johnson Sakaja Wife
Sakaja is currently married to a Nairobi Nominated MCA, Hon June Ndegwa a Nairobi Nominated MCA who was working for him as the Secretary when he was the Senator. with whom they are blessed with three children. He was married to his first wife but later divorced. Together they had three children.
Johnson Sakaja Children
Sakaja is the proud father of five children, though their identities are not disclosed to the public. We will update this section once the information is available.
Johnson Sakaja Salary
Irungu receives a gross salary of Ksh 924,000 during his time as the governor of Nairobi County in Kenya. This includes an allowance of Ksh 300,000 and a Market Adjustment of Ksh 170,000.
Johnson Sakaja Net Worth
The Kenyan politician Sakaja has an estimated net worth of $2 Million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician and Governor. Through his various sources of income, Sakaja has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Johnson Sakaja Wiki
- Full Names: Johnson Arthur Sakaja
- Popular As: Johnson Sakaja
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician and Governor of Nairobi
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Johnson Sakaja Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 37 Years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Date of Birth: 2 February 1985
- Place of Birth: Nairobi, Kenya
- Birthday: 2 February
Johnson Sakaja Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet and 0 inches (1.82m)
- Weight: 98 kgs (216.05 lbs)
Johnson Sakaja Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Kubasu Sakaja
- Mother: Emily Ayoti Kubasu Sakaja
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse/Wife: Married to June Ndegwa
- Children: Five
Johnson Sakaja Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $2 Million
- Salary: Ksh 924,000
- Source of Income: Politician and Governor of Nairobi
Johnson Sakaja Parliament
Sakaja was seconded by TNA to the National Assembly as one of its three nominated MPs. In the National Assembly, he was seconded by Jubilee Coalition to the House Business Committee, the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, and Departmental Committee on Planning, finance, and Trade.
He is presently the Chairman of the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity. Sakaja is also the Chairman of the Kenya Young Parliamentary Association which is a caucus made up of MPs who are below 35 years of age.
In his role at Parliament, Sakaja sponsored bills which the president assented to:
- The Disaster Risk Management Bill provides for a more effective organization of disaster risk management and mitigation, of preparedness for, response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters
- Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 –which essentially provides for “30% Procurement Reservation Criteria” for Youth, Women, and Persons with disability.
- The National Youth Employment Authority Bill creates a National Employment Authority that shall actively seek opportunities for all the jobseekers in its database both locally and internationally, and prepare them for those opportunities through capacity-building programs.
- The Private Security Regulation Bill provides a framework for cooperation between private security companies and the national security organs
Johnson Sakaja Gubernatorial Race
Sakaja declared his interest In November 2021 to vie for Nairobi City Governor’s seat in the 2022 Nairobi gubernatorial election. He was thereafter vacated by the IEBC to run for the seat on June 7, 2022. His clearance by IEBC has regardless stayed at a point of variance since there was doubt about his academic qualifications. He won the gubernatorial election with 699,392 votes, while his Jubilee Party opponent Polycarp Igathe got 573,516 votes.
However, he is deputized by James Njoroge Muchiri who had been acting as Absa Bank Kenya Ltd’s Chief Operating Officer. They were sworn into office on 25th August 2022 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). In attendance was the President of Kenya William Ruto among other guests.
Johnson Sakaja Controversies
Sakaja’s political career included several controversies and allegations of corruption. While he proclaimed to have graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, UON in a letter verified he was yet to graduate. After this disclosure from UON, he presented a Degree in Management from Teams University in Uganda. Further investigations suggested he did not even attend the said university in Uganda.
In December 2020, he was adversely cited in an Sh. 7.8 billion KEMSA Scandal. Documents tabled in parliament disclosed that the lawmaker obtained kickbacks from Shop N Buy. A Kenyan official, Charles Juma, who worked as procurement director at KEMSA, alleged that Sakaja pressurized Kemsa CEO Jonah Manjari to award a commitment letter for Shop N Buy.
The High Court disregarded a petition questioning the validity of Sakaja’s academic qualifications due to a lack of proof.
Johnson Sakaja Membership and association
- Chairman Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association
- Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Social Welfare
- Vice Chairman of the Committee on National Security, Defense, and Foreign Relations
- Patron of Kenya Professional Boxing Commission
- Executive Member Kenya National Private Security Workers Union
- Patron of AFC Leopards Football Club
- Member of the Liaison Committee in the National Assembly
Johnson Sakaja Honours and Awards
- African Achievers Award Changemaker of the Year 2016
- Jacobs Well Award 2016
Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Sakaja
Sakaja Johnson is a Kenyan politician who is currently serving as the Governor of Nairobi County, Kenya following the August 9, 2022, general election. Formerly, he acted as the Senator of Nairobi from 2017 to 2022, and as a nominated Member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2017.
Sakaja is 37 years old as of 2022, he was born on 2 February 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sakaja is currently married to a Nairobi Nominated MCA, Hon June Ndegwa a Nairobi Nominated MCA who was working for him as the Secretary when he was the Senator.
Sakaja has a net worth of $2 Million. He has accumulated most of his revenue from his personal businesses as well as his political career.
Sakaja receives a gross salary of Ksh 924,000 during his time as the governor of Nairobi County in Kenya. This includes an allowance of Ksh 300,000 and a Market Adjustment of Ksh 170,000.
Because of security reasons, Sakaja has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Sakaja is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Sakaja is currently serving as a Governor of Nairobi County.
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