Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who is popular for his simple and casual lifestyle, has surprised many by revealing his love for the Kenyan entertainment industry. Despite being a seasoned politician, Sakaja expressed his admiration for content creators, particularly comedians Eddie Butita and Crazy Kennar who he considers as his top two favorite entertainers.
These comedians have undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping Kenya’ s entertainment scene, and Sakaja believes they deserve the recognition they receive. Interestingly, this isn’ t the first time that politicians have acknowledged the talent of Eddie Butita and Crazy Kennar. Just a month prior, President William Ruto praised Eddie Butita, humorously stating that the comedian likely earns more money than him.
Additionally, Crazy Kennar had in the past featured William Ruto in one of his comedy projects during Ruto’ s tenure as deputy president. Before venturing into politics, it is worth mentioning that Governor Sakaja dabbled in rap music and established close relationships with current Kenyan stars like Nyashinski and Sauti Sol, who remain his allies to this day.
Sakaja’ s popularity among the youth stems from his excellent rapport with them, making him a beloved figure among young people who wholeheartedly voted him into the Nairobi Gubernatorial seat. In an unprecedented move for a politician, Sakaja maintains active accounts on entertainment platforms like TikTok, where he participates in viral challenges, endearing himself to his enthusiastic supporters.
Governor Sakaja’ s affinity for entertainment and content creators aligns him with a few other stylish politicians in Kenya, including former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, and current Lang’ ata Member Of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, among others. Now, the question arises, do you agree with Governor Sakaja’ s sentiment that Eddie Butita and Crazy Kennar rank among the best entertainers in Kenya? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments section below.
by: martombevi