Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko says that he is not worried by the resignation of Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe.
Speaking during a press briefing after the official launch of the Nairobi City county water and sanitation policy bill in Mombasa on Monday, Sonko said the exit of his deputy will not deter him from delivering services to city residents, stating that he has qualified task force to deliver his agenda.
“I have professors, engineers on my team and I have been a member of Parliament, I have served as senator and with God in our corner, the work will continue,” he told the media.
The Governor, however, declined to comment on whether he is committed to holding talks with Igathe in order to bury their differences.
“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 on the media their fall-out was as a result of disagreements over tenders in the County government.
“The reports in the papers are hearsay and propaganda,” he stated, adding that he is committed to his pledge to the people of Nairobi.
“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 remarked.
Of course you are not…
Of course you are not worried but it would be stupid of you to think that the mafia who run Nairobi will give you free reign.The search is on for the next puppet You are just a governor by name .
Sonko, Jirongo, and Livondo …
Sonko, Jirongo, and Livondo (aka Money Bags) can work together. There is something about names with the letter “O”: Money Dishers.
To be a Good governor: Sonko…
To be a Good governor: Sonko needs to Begin Losing Weight (before losing Governorship to Weight aka Fat Cat).
A shift from Raila madness?…
A shift from Raila madness??You’ve been reading up on newyork’s industry goons & drug dealers of the 80’s and 90’s… E Moneybags and Lorenzo ‘Fat Cat’ Nichols.
This Sonko has refused to…
This Sonko has refused to carry mugikuyus water, you thought by imposing that would be deputy gavana, you were going to ease Sonko out? Think again because Sonko is a mafia in his own right.
Sonko was one of the…
Sonko was one of the govenors who questioned how Dr. Gakuru,Nyeri county govenor died and kinda eluded to the deputy being investigated and asked for delay in swearing in the deputy Governor. Sonko sounded paranoid then and is acting paranoid now. There is no doubt he felt threatened and intimidated by the Igathe guy. Its too unfortunate Baba Yao has a county to run cos the two sound like fellas cut from the same cloth. Sonko Nairobians are very impatient and their patience with you will soon run out. You have a county to run, lay of paranoia, lay of the need to be loved and wanted by people, get busy or the next 4 years will be hell for you.
Good first move gov. You…
Good first move gov. You have the knife’s handle, so do not go into quick fixes and pressers about this by yourself. Assemble a good ‘crisis’ management team to advice on the most essential functions of the county. You know better than I do that neither excuses nor blame games is a currency of leadership, so go get busy for Nairobi, capitalize on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses( do not waste time hiding or running from weaknesses).
At an opportune time meet your detractors with level-headedness and some results to spice up the negotiations-good luck and godspeed!