Nairobi governor Mike with his outgoing deputy Polycarp Igathe.[Photo/citizentv.co.ke]Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Monday explained how he will work without a deputy.
This is after the shock resignation of Polycarp Igathe.
During the official opening of the Nairobi City county water and sanitation policy bill in Mombasa, Sonko stated that he had a team of professionals with whom he would ensure service delivery to Nairobi citizens.
"I have professors, engineers on my team and elected leaders and I have been a member of Parliament, I have served as senator and with God in our corner, the work will continue," said Sonko.On dialogue with Igathe, Sonko remained elusive over the matter.
"I do not want to comment on that right now. I shall consult the people, fellow elected leaders and the Jubilee party leadership. I will address the issue in Nairobi at a later stage." he stated.
He further rubbished reports in the media that the fall-out was caused by disagreements over tenders in the County government."The reports in the papers are hearsay and propaganda," he stated.
He assured of his commitment to ensuring Nairobi residents had an efficient water supply intheir residences.
"In-line with my vision of a clean, beautiful and healthy city where water is safe, accessible,affordable and regular.My administration is committed to providing safe water to all the residents of Nairobi. In order to achieve this, we are working towards cutting water losses so that we can ensure supply to all households, especially the poor in the informal sector," he explained.