- Governor Sakaja has reversed his position on Kenyans recording city council officers, stating that it is not problematic
- This change follows his earlier declaration of legal consequences for those filming officers, a decision that drew public backlash
- In a recent parliamentary session, Sakaja expressed support for citizens recording “Kanjos” if it enhances transparency, marking a departure from his previous stance
Governor Sakaja has shifted his stance on the recording of city council officers by Kenyans, now asserting that the practice poses no issue.
This reversal comes just two days after his initial announcement threatening legal repercussions for individuals filming officers, a move that sparked criticism from the public.
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During a recent parliamentary session, Sakaja contradicted his previous statements, expressing support for citizens recording “Kanjos” if it contributes to transparency.
He clarified that his concern lies in actions that impede the officers’ duties, affirming that individuals caught disrupting their work would still face fines and legal consequences.
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Sakaja revealed plans to implement a new program equipping officers with body cameras and other essential devices to address incidents where citizens claim mistreatment.
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These initiatives follow a series of cases where officers were accused of harsh treatment, prompting individuals to document and expose their misconduct on social media.
One notable incident involved Gloria Ntazola, who bravely filmed a Kanjo officer attempting to extort her inside her car.
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Gloria’s actions brought attention to similar occurrences, where officers abused their authority to demand bribes, often trapping individuals inside their vehicles until they complied.
The widespread use of recordings to hold officers accountable gained momentum until Sakaja recently authorized officers to arrest those filming them, drawing backlash from the public, including comedian Eric Omondi.
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Eric criticized Sakaja’s decision, contrasting it with the practice in developed countries where officers are equipped with body cameras, labeling the governor as incompetent and even threatening to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
