Tag: Nairobi Governor
Sonko to Sakaja: "We can use the power of the people to remove you from that seat"
Gachambi Nderitu
Politician Mike Mbuvi alias 'Sonko' has launched a scathing attack against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over his decision to ban nightclubs and wines and spirits joints in residential areas.
"I will not close noisy churches" - Governor Sakaja
Albanus Kiswili
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said that his administration will not close churches and other places of worship over noise pollution.Speaking on Thursday, December 1 evening while commissioning the Green Park Terminus, Sakaja said he w
Free rides for Nairobi school going children - Governor Sakaja announces
Albanus Kiswili
All school-going children in Nairobi will now be enjoying free rides inside matatus and other PSV vehicles, Governor Johnson Sakaja has said.The announcement follows a meeting between the governor and Nairobi Matatu Operators on Friday, Nov
President-elect William Ruto graces Sakaja's swearing in ceremony
Alex Waithaka
President-elect William Ruto was among the guests who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Nairobi governor-elect Johnson Sakaja.Ruto arrived at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, venue of the ceremony, a few minutes to 10am. He
Price of victory: How much did newly-elected politicians spend?
Alex Waithaka
It's an open secret that political campaigns in Kenya are not for those who've 'too much month at the end of the money.'So much so that when the odd
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Victim of circumstance or academic cheat? CUE on why it revoked Sakaja's degree and why he didn't finish UoN course
Michael Majanga
The woes plaguing Senator Johnson Sakaja's Nairobi gubernatorial bid continued yesterday after the Commission for University Education (CUE) revoked his Bachelor of Science in Management (External) Degree.While revoking the degree Sakaja go
Polycarp Igathe officially joins race for Nairobi governor seat
Tv47
Governor Polycarp Igathe, former Nairobi deputy governor and the man with a career Midas touch, will run for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat on the Azimio-One Kenya Alliance.Igathe, Equity Group Holdings' chief commercial officer w
Sonko resigns from Jubilee Party, thanks Uhuru, Ruto for support
Michael Majanga
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has resigned from the Jubilee Party.Sonko, in a letter to the Jubilee Party leadership, said that he had voluntaril
"It is well....God has better plans for me"- Sonko reacts to Court of Appeal ruling on his ouster
Tv47
Ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has reacted to Friday's Court of Appeal ruling that declined to overturn the decision on his removal from office.Writing on social media, Sonko said he is optimistic about a future beyond politics.
Sonko slapped with gag order, stopping "exposé" on corruption in Judiciary
Gachambi Nderitu
Sonko was removed from office following impeachment at the Nairobi County Assembly and later Senate.
Justice Said Chitembwe has 14 days to respond to petitions filed against him
Tv47
Controversy has stalked justice Said Chitembwe, one of the candidates interviewed for the position of Chief Justice last April.
Uhuru, Raila to name 'Handshake' candidate for Nairobi governor
Michael Majanga
President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga are likely to name a joint candidate for the Nairobi gubernatorial race on Wednesday.Insiders say that negotiations are underway to settle on a popular candidate and running mat
Rastafarian lawyer joins race for Nairobi governor
TV47
Mathenge Mukundi, a man who made headlines in July 2020 for becoming, arguably, the first Rastafarian lawyer in Kenya, has declared his interest to become the next Nairobi governor.The 24-year-old will vie as an independent candid
Sonko flags off national amputees' football team, issues cash and jerseys
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Mike Sonko gives the Kenya Na