Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has denounced the recent acts of vandalism witnessed during protests in the capital, calling for calm and urging Kenyans to seek justice peacefully rather than through violence.

Speaking at Sambut Primary School in Kamagut Ward during an event focused on youth and women empowerment, Sakaja addressed the killing of media associate Ojwang.

He described the incident as heartbreaking but cautioned against allowing public anger to spiral into lawlessness.

“Ojwang’s death is truly tragic. He was a friend and had occasionally supported our media team,” Sakaja said. “I’ve pledged to stand with his family during this time, I’ll cater for all funeral arrangements, offer his widow employment, and construct rental houses for his father.”

While pledging his full support to the bereaved family, Governor Johnson Sakaja delivered a firm warning to individuals taking advantage of the tragedy to incite unrest and cause destruction.

“Even in our pain, we must not turn to chaos. If we feel the need to demonstrate, let it be peaceful. The next time someone destroys infrastructure, torches vehicles, loots businesses, or stirs unrest they will face the law,” Sakaja cautioned.

He further disclosed that security agencies had already identified several suspects linked to the recent destruction of property in Nairobi.

He assured residents that arrests were imminent and that the rule of law would prevail.

“Our Constitution protects the right to peaceful protest not violence. We must safeguard our livelihoods and investments. What happened cannot be allowed to repeat,” he added.

His remarks were backed by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, who also addressed the crowd and called for firm action against those responsible for the unrest.

Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah delivered a sharp rebuke to those behind the recent chaos in Nairobi, declaring that the city would not be allowed to descend into lawlessness.

“Nairobi is not Mogadishu we won’t let it become one,” Ichung’wah said firmly. “Those destroying county property, torching vehicles, looting businesses, and wrecking infrastructure are not fighting for justice. That is outright criminality.”

Several Nairobi MCAs who accompanied Governor Sakaja echoed the condemnation and urged swift action from authorities.

“Let’s not ruin what has taken years to build,” said MCA Roro. “We won’t stand by as livelihoods are destroyed and public assets vandalized. If this continues, we’ll ensure the law is fully enforced.”

During the recent demonstrations, essential services such as lighting and sanitation systems were severely damaged.

Multiple businesses also fell victim to looting by individuals posing as protesters. Investigations are underway, and police have pledged to apprehend and prosecute those responsible.