Nairobi’s Governor, Johnson Sakaja, has staunchly rejected what he characterizes as negative publicity surrounding the recently introduced ‘Dishi na County’ school feeding program. Launched last month, this initiative is a collaborative effort between Nairobi County and the national government, providing daily meals to learners in public primary schools and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers at a minimal cost of Ksh.5 per day.
Taking to social media on a recent Monday, Governor Sakaja expressed his frustration with unnamed individuals whom he accused of disseminating misleading information to undermine the program’s success. He stated that, despite the program operating seamlessly throughout the county, certain “opportunistic contenders for the 2027 elections” are determined to obstruct its effectiveness.
In reference to a video circulated by Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, alleging that children at Tumaini Primary School in Nairobi had not received their meals despite payment, Governor Sakaja posted a video featuring the school’s purported headteacher issuing an apology for the MP’s video. The exchange between Sakaja and Owino escalated into a heated exchange of insults and name-calling over the weekend, largely revolving around Sakaja’s performance in his first year as governor.
Subsequently, MP Owino labeled ‘Dishi na County’ a resounding failure and accused Sakaja of corruption in a Monday post. Owino, who had previously expressed unwavering confidence in his ability to unseat Sakaja in the 2027 General Election, continues to assert that Sakaja’s tenure is merely temporary, with the seat awaiting his eventual takeover.
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