Jubilee Party’s Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Mike Sonko (left) and running mate Polycarp Igathe after they were introduced to city residents during a rally at Marikiti. PHOTO | DPPSNairobi senator Mike Sonko plans to have an economic advisory council to run the city, just like the one that guided former president Mwai Kibaki, if he is elected Governor on August 8. In an exclusive interview with Daily Nation, Mr Sonko and his running mate Polycarp Igathe said that the council would be charged with approving all major development contracts and payments. According to Mr Sonko, the council will be made up of senior counsels, professionals drawn from various fields and also representatives from affluent and less affluent estates in the city. FIVE KEY PILLARSMr Sonko has identified five key pillars that will be his guide to deliver if he wins.

Source: Daily Nation May 29, 2017 12:00 UTC