Former Nairobi town clerk John Gakuo has been appointed as the new co-chair of the Nairobi re-generation committee to replace Polycarp Igathe.
Gakuo was appointed by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to take up Igathe’s place in the team that is tasked to help the Kenyan capital city regain its lost glory, the county government says.
Igathe resigned as Nairobi Deputy Governor last month, citing strained relationship with Sonko. A letter by Sonko indicates that Gakuo’s appointment became effective on February 15.
The committee, which is chaired by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala will look into issues touching on land , information and communications technology, housing and settlement, infrastructure and transport and energy.
It will also deal with matters involving water resources, environment and solid waste management and services to youth, women and people with disability.
How many people holding …
How many people holding fake degrees are currently in positions of power in Kenya. Please read the case of Grace Mugabe of Zimbabwe.
Grace Mugabe PhD: Arrest made over corruption allegations
17 February 2018
Authorities did not say whether Mrs Mugabe herself will face charges
The vice chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the awarding of a doctorate to former first lady Grace Mugabe.
Levi Nyagura was detained by the country’s anti-corruption agency, to be charged with abuse of office.
Mrs Mugabe was awarded a PhD just months after enrolling in 2014, despite it usually taking years to complete.
An investigation was launched after a petition was made by university staff.
Members of the sociology department said they had not seen supporting evidence, and called for the nullification of her qualification and a full investigation.
The polarising Grace Mugabe
The PhD’s authenticity was questioned because her thesis was not published alongside others at the time.
The document was only published online in January this year, four years after she graduated, and has been the subject of intense speculation since.
She was awarded the qualification by her husband and then-President Robert Mugabe, who was also the chancellor of the university at the time.
The doctorate title was used on campaign material for Mrs Mugabe as she became increasingly involved in politics.
In November Robert Mugabe was ousted from office after 37 years of rule amid growing speculation his wife was lining herself up to replace her aging husband in power.