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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Senior ODM officials welcomed Sakaja to the party on Monday, November 2, at Chungwa House in Nairobi.
The delegation included ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati.
Sakaja said he would seek re-election as Nairobi governor on an ODM ticket, ending speculation about his political plans.
The move follows weeks of signals suggesting the governor was considering joining the Orange Party.
On Saturday, October 31, Sakaja attended an ODM rally at Jacaranda Grounds, where he addressed supporters.
During the gathering, he asked attendees which party they preferred for his 2027 re-election bid.
The crowd reportedly backed ODM, prompting Sakaja to ask party leaders present to welcome him.
He subsequently appeared at Chungwa House on Monday to formalise his entry into the party.
Why ODM Wanted Sakaja
ODM has been courting Sakaja for months, arguing that its ticket offered him a stronger platform for re-election.
The party has maintained that it commands significant support in Nairobi and intends to field candidates across all positions.
This includes the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, which Sakaja intends to defend in 2027.
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