Mike Sonko. [Photo/kenyans.co.ke]
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko says he will not vie for governorship again come 2022.
Sonko, who beat former governor Evans Kidero in the August 8 polls, said he was focusing on leaving a legacy within five years.
“I want to leave a legacy because I will not be running for a second term. I have never run for the same office twice in my political life, so why should this be the first time? I will deliver and leave an efficient office for Nairobians then move on to the next assignment for Kenyans,” Sonko told sde.co.ke.
He said his focus is on working round the clock to ensure Nairobi becomes a world-class city.
The governor, who has come under sharp criticism, called on Nairobi residents to exercise patience with his administration.
“I know my critics have been discrediting my performance, but my plea to Nairobians is to be more patient and watch us transform the city when systems are back in place. We have had to fire and prosecute all administrators whom we arrested conducting dubious deals,” he said.