This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has nominated Anne Kananu Mwenda as Deputy Governor, a move he says is in line with article 180(5) of the Constitution and the Supreme Court Advisory of March 2018.
According to a statement sent to County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi on Monday evening, Sonko nominated Mwenda to the position of Deputy Governor, citing the need for stability in the county.
"Given the foregoing, and in the interest of ensuring stability Nairobi and the largest County by economy and population, I do hereby nominate Anne Kananu Mwenda to the position of Deputy Governor," read the letter.
However, Sonko's nomination comes at a time when he is facing a court case related to the misuse of public resources. He was granted bail terms but is required to stay out of office until the determination of the matter.
"As a law abiding citizen, I will continue to abide by the bail terms granted to me and ensure the operations of the county are not affected in anyway," he said.
Mwenda's nomination comes two years after Polycap Igathe resigned as Deputy Governor, citing frustrations and mistrust between him and Governor Sonko.
