Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja surprised a group of jubilant Arsenal supporters with Sh 50,000 after they marched through Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) celebrating the club’s English Premier League title victory.
The supporters, who were visibly excited after Arsenal ended their long wait for league glory, made their way through the city before heading to the Governor’s office, where they continued their celebrations.
Videos circulating online showed enthusiastic fans singing club chants, doning Arsenal jerseys and embracing the historic moment as they marked the end of a 22-year wait for the title.
Upon reaching the Governor’s office, the fans engaged Sakaja in a light-hearted conversation, using the opportunity to make several unusual requests following their team’s triumph.
Among the requests made by the supporters was a call for an Arsenal trophy tour in Kenya, allowing local fans to celebrate with the silverware. They also jokingly asked for enhanced security for Arsenal supporters and suggested that public servants should be allowed to wear Arsenal jerseys to work.
The playful exchange attracted laughter as fans continued chanting and celebrating outside the office.
Sakaja congratulated the supporters on their team’s achievement and appeared to embrace the celebratory mood surrounding the encounter.
He then instructed members of his team to take down the supporters’ contact details, hinting at possible future engagements with the group.
To further fuel the celebrations, the Governor handed Sh 50,000 in cash to the supporters, sparking even louder celebrations among the crowd.
The gesture quickly generated conversation online, with many social media users reacting to the unusual intersection of football passion and politics.
Arsenal supporters have been among the most visible football fan communities in Kenya, with major wins and losses often triggering celebrations and disappointments across various towns and cities.
The title triumph has also reignited excitement among supporters who had waited more than two decades to see the club return to the top of English football.
