This archive report was first published on 20 August 2020.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has sensationally claimed that former Nairobi Speaker Beatrice Elachi was being used by the 'system' to divide Nairobi County government.
According to Sonko, the 'system' is made up of Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i and his Principal Secretary Dr Karanja Kibicho, who allegedly used Elachi to create divisions at the county government.
Elachi had previously alleged that Sonko was fighting shadows and creating imaginary battles against her, and that he was part of the reasons for her resignation, citing alleged threats by Sonko to her life and family.
However, Sonko was quick to defend himself, stating that he had played a critical role in ensuring that Elachi was back to office as speaker after her impeachment, and that she was now a non-issue.
“Elachi was like my sister, a family friend. We worked together in the Senate and even after she was impeached I intervened and saw her return in office as speaker. However, she was being used by the system to divide Nairobi County government,” said Mr Sonko during JKL Show.
He also laughed off claims that he is the most dangerous person in Kenya, saying that this was a tag given to him by the 'system' who is scared of him.
“Those people saying Sonko is dangerous are the same people in the 'system'. They are the ones who used Elachi to divide the county government. I am scaring the system and not the people who I am in good terms with,” he added.
On a separate note, Sonko reiterated his loyalty to President Uhuru Kenyatta, but told him to tame those around him whom he labelled 'the system', saying they are painting him in bad light.
“The President is good but the system is spoiling for him. Action must be taken against them. Waeke chini na wachapwe viboko,” he said.
