This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
Published on August 21, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has suspended his Planning Chief Officer, citing corruption allegations.
The move is part of Sonko's efforts to clean up the city's administration, which he claims has been plagued by corruption and mismanagement.
According to sources, the suspended officer is accused of embezzling public funds and engaging in other corrupt practices.
While Sonko's administration has not provided further details, the governor has warned other officials that they will face similar action if they are found to be involved in corrupt activities.
As the city's administration continues to grapple with corruption, residents are calling for more action to be taken to root out the problem.
