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Ruto set to unveil four candidates for elections

THE STANDARD Deputy President Willliam Ruto consoles His Eminence John Cardinal Njue during the funeral service of his sister Jonnes Wakinyua Njuki, Manyatta, Embu County on January 06, 2020. [DPPS, Standard] Deputy President William Ruto is set to unveil candidates in the forthcoming by-elections, setting the stage to face-off with President Uhuru Kenyatta. Allies of Dr Ruto said they would sponsor candidates in Nairobi, Machakos, Matungu and Kabuchai on the newly-formed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) or as independents. This implies that the DP – who is also the Jubilee deputy party leader –  will campaign against candidates of the ruling party in what is set to open a new battle front.

Kenya: Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura Sworn in As Acting Nairobi Governor - Video

Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura sworn in as Acting Nairobi Governor – VIDEO

“You have elected me to various positions in the city and I have never failed you. This will not be the first time,” he said. He also promised to end the budget impasse to ensure service delivery in the city is not grounded. Mr Mutura was to be sworn in on Friday last week but the ceremony was postponed after the assigned judge, Justice Jairus Ngaah, arrived past the stipulated time. The new development follows the confirmation of Sonko’s impeachment by the Senate last week Thursday, paving way for Mr Mutura to take over as acting governor for 60 days since Nairobi has no deputy governor.

Sonko past haunts him, Senate to seal his fate

THE STANDARD By Jacob Ng etich | December 17th 2020 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300 Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko (right) with his private secretary Ben Mulwa at the Senate-Assembly for his impeachment debate at parliament buildings, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Claims of a chopper hovering the New York skyline at the expense of Nairobi residents, tales of unbridled extravagance and allegations of a man who abdicated his executive roles, characterised the impeachment proceedings against Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. And today, after according the governor and the County Assembly of Nairobi a hearing, Kenya s 47 senators will take a vote to decide whether they will spare the flamboyant politician to continue with his theatrics or whether they will send him home.

Kenya: Sonko Impeachment - What We Know So Far