This archive report was first published on 15 August 2019.
On August 15, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko responded to a request by city resident Philip Chogoti to appoint him as his deputy.
Philip Chogoti Chepsat had placed a newspaper advert titled 'Expression of Interest' to express his desire to serve as deputy governor.
However, Sonko stated that he would only be ready to appoint a deputy governor once the legislation pending in Parliament on nomination and appointment of DG is assented into law.
'I committed myself to Nairobians that my nominee for Nairobi City County's Next Deputy Governor shall be a woman,' the governor said.
He added, 'Too bad you are not a woman because I intend to keep that promise to my women supporters at all costs.'
Despite turning down Chogoti's request, Sonko urged him not to give up on his dream to serve in the leadership of Nairobi County.
'Don't give up on your dream to serve in the leadership of Nairobi County but to keep checking up and applying as vacancies come up,' Sonko stated.
He also hinted that he would soon be sending home several nonperforming Members of County Executive Committee and Chief Officers, and urged Chogoti to be on standby to apply.
