After his impeachment by the Senate on December 17 for abuse of office, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's political future is in doubt. New Nairobi Senator Sonko on October 8 led tens of Uhuru enthusiasts to the Netherlands to show solidarity with the President. After he was elected governor in landslide, Sonko promised to fix the capital city, it was a mess. Now seen as an ally of Deputy President William Ruto, who is alienated from the President, Sonko was backed by senators mainly allied to the DP. In February at State House, however, Sonko reluctantly ceded all significant power to the state, the NMS government appendage that Sonko considers an illegal ball and chain.

Source: The Star January 03, 2021 04:41 UTC