A group of ward representatives in Nairobi says there is a new plot to impeach Governor Mike Sonko over his refusal to sign the county government budget. The leaders, drawn from both sides of the political divide, said an impeachment motion against the governor would be introduced at the county assembly soon. Mr Sonko has been at loggerheads with may representatives after refusing to append his signature on the county’s Sh37.5 billion annual budget that allocated Sh27.1 billion to Nairobi Metropolitan Services, leaving City Hall with Sh8.4 billion. Mr Warutere – a Sonko ally – said plans are in motion to begin collecting signatures in support of the impeachment, but added that the scheme would fail. “I can guarantee that Jubilee ward representatives will not support the impeachment of Mr Sonko,” Mr Warutere told the Nation yesterday.

Source: Daily Nation November 25, 2020 17:48 UTC