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THE STANDARD NAIROBI pictured) for the deputy governor s position. Justice Anthony Murima said that he will rule on the application filed by activist Okiya Omtatah at 8am, an hour before the scheduled vetting. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is also challenging Kananu’s vetting. At the same time, Attorney General Kihara Kariuki insisted that the acting Governor Benson Mutura can appoint Kananu in the absence of a governor. READ MORE According to Sonko, the plot is to have Kananu vetted, assume the position of a deputy governor, and subsequently take up the capital city’s throne. “The issues involving these petitions revolve around an act which is to be committed. Ann Kananu is not elected and is unknown to the people of Nairobi and the sovereignty of the people is on the test,” his lawyer Wilfred Nyamu for Sonko. ....
THE STANDARD By Kamau Muthoni | December 31st 2020 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Justice Luka Kimaru. [File, Standard] Murder trials should start at the magistrates’ court and divorce formalities don’t have to tie you down. This year also saw a 67-years jail term handed to Sirisia MP John Waluke over graft. And then there was the Sh1.3 billion award by a Mombasa Court to Uhuru Owino slum residents over lead poisoning that set a benchmark that government is liable for failing to protect its citizens from harm caused by industries. Read More High Court Judges Jessie Lesiit, Luka Kimaru and Kanyi Kimondo are among those who delivered landmark judgments. ....