Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko receives a present marking the symbol of authority among the Kamba people. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has honoured his pre-election promise to the Kamba people.
Sonko fulfilled his promise by donating a van to be used by the Kamba elders for their own transport needs.
In July, the elders had requested a vehicle when they installed Sonko as an elder of the Kamba community and endorsed him for the Nairobi governor office.
The flamboyant governor handed over the vehicle at his Mua Hills home on Sunday.
“I thank the elders who have walked the journey with me. I give them this 14-seater van as my appreciation and will give them another in due course,” he said.
He also vowed to buy another van for a group of women who were with the elders.
The e
lders’ chair Boniface Kilonzo appreciated the governor's gesture and said he is a visionary leader who should lead the community.
“As elders we have seen the future and are sure of Sonko’s good leadership. We will soon give him the mantle to lead this community,” Kilonzo said.