Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has weighed in on the impact that 'negative' newspaper stories, the latest being about his alleged HIV status, are having on his children.
In a long-winded article on his Facebook page, the flamboyant governor claimed that the stories were causing his children pain and exposing them to stigma.
He, however, said that they were staying strong and going to school as usual.
"They think they've now silenced me completely through the HIV story but let me say we are a strong family. We have undergone alot of suffering before and during my current political life. The first lady of Nairobi is a strong woman and by Grace of God she shall continue to serve Nairobians for the next 3 years.
"Our children both biological and adopted shall continue doing their daily activities and going to school as usual despite the pain and stigma caused by some of these headlines because they know their Dad is a politician and from the little experience they have believe no weapon formed against us prospers, " his post partly read.
Claiming that the stories were aimed at deceiving Kenyans, he said that they would not prevent him from working for the people of Nairobi.
"I shall continue to serve you as your Governor with the same Grace of God for the next 3 years and my main focus shall be service delivery to the people because my belief and commitment is serving the people wholeheartedly is serving God. Therefore, the HIV story shall never divert my attention from serving Nairobians and Kenyans in general wherever they are, " he continued.