Speculation on Miguna's possible replacement of Waititu at Nairobi Rivers Commission

As former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's woes continue at the corridors of justice, his replacement as a commissioner at the Nairobi Rivers Commission is imminent.

Waititu was nominated to the commission in December 2022 by President William Ruto.

On February 21, 2023 Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was assigned to oversee its operations, met the appointed members at his Harambee House Annex office ahead of swearing in.

They include; Dr Pamela Olet (chairperson), Grace Senewa, Eva Muhia, Elizabeth Wathuti, Carlota Dal Lago, Elijah Biama, Ferdinand Waititu and Duncan Ojwang.

However, Waititu's appointment was suspended by High Court following a law suit by the Law Society of Kenya and Transparency International.

He was also visibly absent during the inauguration of the commission in Korogocho, Nairobi on February 22.

Speculations are now rife as to whether politician Miguna Miguna is set to take up Waititu's position after meeting the team on Thursday, May 4.

"The Nairobi Water Basin’s vision is to transform the Basin into a socio-economic, cultural and trade enterprise that harmonizes nature (environment) and climate resilience for the well-being of residents beyond beyond 2050," Miguna explained.

He later posed for a photo with the commissioners with a caption reading, "Thanks, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, for the warm welcome."

Below his post were congratulatory messages from a section of online users who also asked about Waititu's fate.

"Where is Waititu himuselfu?" one Zablon Njoroge posed.

"Do your job and do it professionally," another user, Muwa, opined.

'Congratulations!" Andrew Tallam said.