A litany of court cases and behind-the-scenes manoeuvres by influential power players have thrown the Nairobi governor contest into disarray. The likelihood of a by-election taking place seems to be fading and Nairobians might just be spared a gruelling political duel. The February 18 by-election was suspended by the High Court on Monday—the first major hurdle—until a petition filed by impeached Governor Mike Sonko is determined.

Source: The Star January 06, 2021 18:11 UTC