With the court barring him from accessing his office and exercising his powers as Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, the county government finds itself in an unfamiliar leadership position.
In a court move that could mark the end of Sonko's tenure as Nairobi Governor, and with Members of County Assembly plotting to move an impeachment motion against him, perhaps it is high time Nairobi residents start preparing for life after Sonko; with a new Governor.
Senator Johnson Sakaja on Sunday hinted that he is ready to go for the top county seat if that is what Nairobi residents want. And if he goes for the position, is he the man to save Nairobi?
Accused by his critics of mismanaging the county government since coming into office in 2017, Sonko fell short of the expectations that greeted his election. Can Sakaja raise those hopes again?
There is no denying that Sakaja enjoys a huge following in Nairobi. His support cuts across the political divide. His tenure in both the National Assembly and Senate has been glorious. His admirers like his performance as a legislator. So, going into the gubernatorial race, if need be, he will go into that battle as a favourite.
With his disciplined approach to politics, and with a very impressive CV despite being only 34 years, Sakaja might be the latest and fastest solution to Nairobi County.
Furthermore, his impressive education background and leadership skills could scale Nairobi to greater heights. Yes, if he becomes Governor.
With the Attorney General expected to give a direction on Nairobi's current leadership situation, the next few days if not weeks will shape up the future of both Sakaja, Sonko and Nairobi County Government.