Embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has insisted that nomination of Anne Kananu Mwenda as his deputy is constitutional.
The first-term county boss on Wednesday wrote to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji, saying that he has not violated the terms of the bail following the new move.
He insisted that he still has the powers to name a deputy even after he was arrested and charged in court over the alleged misappropriation of Sh357 million.
Sonko, who is also facing assault charges in court, has maintained that he is a law-abiding citizen and his nomination came at the right time.
“We wish to note that the court in its bail ruling did not bar our client from exercising the constitutional functions of his office. Our client is bound to perform those actions which do not require him to access the office and which can only be done by him,” a letter to the DPP through lawyer Cecil Miller reads, according to Citizen Digital.
The governor cited the case of his Kiambu counterpart Ferdinard Waititu who was given full entitlement to his salary and allowances.
After Sonko nominated Anne Kananu Mwenda, the DPP said that he would move to court to contest the nomination which he termed null and void, based on bail terms set by the court.