Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has filed a defamation suit against blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, accusing him of spreading false information about him on social media.
The conflict between Sakaja and Nyakundi has been ongoing for several months, with Nyakundi accusing the governor of corruption and mismanagement of public funds.
Sakaja claims that Nyakundi is being used by his political adversaries to tarnish his reputation among Nairobi residents. In response, Sakaja is seeking compensation for the alleged false information disseminated by Nyakundi. This is not the first time Nyakundi has faced defamation charges; he has been accused multiple times of using his online platform to harm the reputations of prominent individuals in Kenya.
Governor Sakaja has been criticized by many for alleged embezzlement of public funds, with some Nairobi residents claiming that development projects have stalled since he took office in 2022. Before becoming governor, Sakaja served as a senator and member of parliament for over a decade.
Cyprian Nyakundi is a well-known blogger in Kenya, having started his career at a young age and gained a significant following. He has been a prominent public figure for over a decade, known for his advocacy on various issues affecting Kenyans.
