This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been at odds with the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) since transferring some of his key functions to the agency four months ago.
On July 15, 2020, Sonko appeared before the County Public Accounts and Investment Committee, where he accused NMS Director General Mohamed Badi of painting him as a failure despite his efforts in developing the city since 2017.
According to Sonko, the NMS has been declared an illegal entity by the court, and he is operating under blackmail due to the agency's actions.
During the committee sitting, Sonko maintained that he will not go down in history as a non-performer as the city's second Governor under the 2010 constitution.
He also clarified that his support for the functions of NMS was unequivocal, underscoring that its establishment was pegged on the need to enhance service delivery.
However, Sonko vowed to fight on against what he perceives as Badi's efforts to malign his name, saying, 'I am not a failure as Badi and team want to portray me. I have done a lot for this county.'
