Margaret Wanjiru contends that she had a memorandum of understanding with Governor Sonko that she would be considered for the position before Mr Igathe was picked. There are hints Mr Sonko is likely to pick a woman as his deputy, most likely a technocrat with roots in Central region. By COLLINS OMULOMore by this AuthorNairobi Governor Mike Sonko is under renewed pressure to name his deputy after his Nyeri counterpart picked Ms Caroline Wanjiru Karugu on Thursday. INSURANCEBut Sonko’s recent proclamation has stirred speculation that Ms Kagure and Ms Nyokabi stand a higher chance of being picked. Sonko claimed that Interior PS Karanja Kibicho is among the people who are now threatening and intimidating him on whom to name as deputy governor.

Source: Daily Nation April 14, 2018 21:22 UTC