The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has permanently barred former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and his Kiambu counterpart Ferdinand Waititu from holding public office. The anti-graft watchdog further noted a person is disqualified if they are found to have misused or abused a state office or public office. Waititu had on Monday declared interest in vying for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat after being cleared by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to contest. And just like Waititu, Sonko was also sent home after senators voted to uphold his impeachment by the Nairobi County Assembly on multiple charges related to gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Campaigns for the upcoming elections will begin on January 18 and end on February 15, 2021.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2020 10:52 UTC