Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko has promised the people of Nairobi that he will step aside if the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission( EACC) finds him with a corruption case to answer.
Speaking during the late Kibra MP Ken Okoth's memorial service at Moi Girls in Nairobi on Thursday, the governor stated that he will lead by example to give the authorities time to conduct their investigations before assuming office again.
Governor Sonko stated that he is ready to cooperate with EACC and that if the commission finds him guilty, he will step aside until the case is determined.
“I have said that if I am found to have a case to answer, in the spirit of the handshake, I will step aside and work continues (Nimesema kama nitapatikana na kesi ya kujibu, in the spirit of handshake, mimi nitakaa kandoo kwanza, kesi iendelee)," Sonko stated.
Sonko has in the past spoken tough on corruption saying he will not condone corruption in his administration.
Since he took office, he has dismissed several county officials for allegedly engaging in corruption.