This archive report was first published on 7 July 2021.
July 7, 2021 - Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu's swearing-in has hit a snag after the Court of Appeal temporarily halted the ceremony pending an appeal filed by activist Okiya Omtatah.
The activist obtained the orders to give ample time to the Court of Appeal to determine another suit, fearing the matter would be overtaken by events.
"I filed the petition to allow the Court of Appeal determine a pending appeal without the matter being overtaken by events," explained Omtatah.
The Court of Appeal Judges Wanjiru Karanja, Jessie Lessit, and Justice Jamila Mohammed issued the order, which will remain in force until October 22, when further directions will be issued.
Meanwhile, Kananu has declared her intention to vie for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2022, sparking a potential showdown with Omtatah.
"I will be vying in 2022. For those who think I am only here for a little while, I am telling them that I am here to stay. We shall face-off," Kananu said.
