| Published Tue, April 24th 2018 at 00:00, Updated April 23rd 2018 at 23:59 GMT +3Nairobi Governor Mike SonkoA member of the county assembly has sued Governor Mike Sonko (right) in connection with alleged loss of Sh1.7 billion through irregular procurement of health services for staff. Peter Imwatok, the assembly minority leader, filed a petition at the Anti-Corruption Court yesterday, claiming that the Nairobi City County administration authorised irregular procurement in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years. Public office“I'm seeking a declaration that Sonko, former county secretary Simon Morintant, and former finance chief Veska Kagongo are unfit to hold any public office,” said Mr Imwatok in the petition. Subscribe to the Standard SMS service and receive factual, verified breaking news as it happens. Text the word 'NEWS' to 22840Imwatok claims the Public Procurement Oversight Authority irregularly authorised the release and payment of Sh1.7 billion from Nairobi City County accounts to the AAR.

Source: Standard Digital April 23, 2018 17:44 UTC