This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
On October 9, 2019, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the Nairobi County Assembly, marking the return of Speaker Beatrice Elachi after a brief absence.
The catalyst for this change was a bitter fallout between Nairobi Governor Sonko and Assembly Majority Leader, Hon. Abdi Guyo. The tension between the two leaders had been simmering for some time, with each side making public jabs at the other.
As the rift between Sonko and Guyo deepened, Speaker Elachi found herself at the center of the storm. Despite her initial departure from the Assembly, Elachi's return was facilitated by the fallout between Sonko and Guyo.
