Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has promised to abide by the bail terms granted to him by the court after naming the Deputy Governor.
In a Facebook post, Sonko said that he had decided to name Anne Kananu Mwenda as his Deputy after consultation. He also said that he had the interests of the residents of Nairobi at heart before nominating Anne.
“Given the foregoing, and in the interest of ensuring stability at Kenya's Capital City and largest County by economy and population, I do hereby nominate ANNE KANANU MWENDA to the position of Deputy Governor,” read part of his post.
Sonko also asked the Members of the County Assembly to vet and approve Ann to assume the role he has given her after he was blocked from accessing his office.
“I therefore humbly urge the Assembly to expedite the vetting process of the said nominee, for purposes of appointment, as per the provisions of the County Government Act, Section 8 (1) (a). As a law-abiding citizen, I will continue to abide by the bail terms granted to me, and ensure that the operations of the County are not affected in any way, to guarantee the great people of Nairobi uninterrupted services,” he added.
The nomination comes at a time when the MCAs were deliberating on whether to impeach the first-term governor after he was arrested and charged over the misappropriation of funds belonging to the county government of Nairobi.