In a video statement Sunday, Sakaja denounced as “false, malicious and politically motivated” the accusations that he hired goons to attack protesters and cause mayhem in the capital

“Of the past few days, I have observed with deep concern the circulation of false, malicious and politically motivated allegations against me.  For the record, I have never and will never sponsor violence of any kind. My entire political life has been anchored on siasa safi”, he said.

He claimed he knows the individuals behind the gangs that infiltrated the protests to allegedly taint his name.

“My record speaks for itself,  these accusations are not only false but are a desperate attempt by sudden, well-known individuals, whose political careers are marked by violence, intimidation, chaos who have gone as far as to hire goons to infiltrate the protests to taint my name and win political mileage” he stated.

He accused them of cheapening the cause of the young people by supplying them with county paraphernalia to create the false impression they were acting on behalf of the Nairobi County Government.

“Nothing is further from the truth. I urge you, Nairobians, not to be deceived. Let us not allow rogue politicians to hijack serious matters for selfish gain.” He warned.

More protests are planned to condemn police brutality and, on Wednesday, June 25,  commemorate those who died during the June 2024 demonstrations.