Sakaja races against time to deliver campaign pledges ahead of 2027 polls
The pace of construction has also become an important measure of whether the administration can deliver on its wider development agenda, particularly in a city where infrastructure projects often face delays.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is in a race against time to fulfill campaign promises made ahead of the 2027 General Election. With less than a year remaining, the governor is focused on completing key projects, including a series of markets across the capital. South B Market is 90% complete, Gikomba Quarry Road Market has reached 96%, and Maji Mazuri Market in Kasarani is 98% completed.
These projects are part of Sakaja's pledge to construct or modernize 20 markets across Nairobi's 17 sub-counties, a promise that has become a cornerstone of his administration's development record. The governor's administration has launched several market projects, including at South B, Gikomba, and Kasarani, to improve trading facilities for small-scale traders and provide opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
The governor's efforts to turn these projects into completed facilities before the 2027 election are under the microscope, as they serve as a measure of his administration's ability to deliver on broader development initiatives.
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