Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa and Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko during the signing of an addendum to Deed of Transfer of Services at State House, Nairobi. [File, Standard]A court has declared the Nairobi County takeover deal between Governor Mike Sonko and President Uhuru Kenyatta illegal. Although the judge found there were errors in the pact, she declined to halt NMS' operations during the 90 days. In court, Sonko in person and through the County’s Public Service Board, urged the court to kick out Uhuru’s men from the city and declare the takeover deal unconstitutional. Through lawyer Henry Kurauka, Sonko argued that the transfer of functions was subject to the approval of both the county and National Assembly.

Source: Standard Digital June 18, 2020 18:16 UTC