Jubilee is now very keen to avoid any embarrassing fallouts at the city hall whose dire consequences are still being felt to date with the emergence of two splits of MCAs from the party.
The influence for the position of Nairobi Deputy Governor has hicked since the resignation of deputy governor Polycarp Igathe last month, even before a proposed law to pave way for such appointments has been passed.
Sources at City Hall said that East Africa Legislative Assembly (Eala) member Simon Mbugua, a former MP for Kamukunji and former town clerk John Gakuo are being highly considered.
Following the embarrassing fallouts, the governor has had a hard time to push the agenda through the house.
The realisation of Mr Mbugua being the next deputy governor of Nairobi is what led to the fallouts at City Hall. So tough are tensions that Jubilee Party is set to de-whip two of its MCAs from committees next week for misconduct.
Mr Guyo explained to the assembly how he and two other MCAs had been threatened for trying to raise issues on Mbugua's role in the assembly.
“Mbugua is my friend what prevents him from visiting me at City Hall, those complaining are being pushed by cartels looking for something they can use to tarnish my name. I have not delegated my duties to anyone,” said Sonko.
Sonko has however declined to comment on the discussions on the filling of deputy governors post saying it is the role of the party.
The Senate which resumed its sittings on Tuesday has prioritised replacement of deputy governors. Should the County Governments Amendment bill go through, governors will have the power to appoint their deputies, should the seat fall vacant.
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