Mike Sonko Nominates Miguna Miguna as Nairobi Deputy Governor

Governor Mike Sonko has reportedly nominated Miguna Miguna as the new Nairobi Deputy Governor.

Reports indicate that Sonko forwarded the name of the self-declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) to the County Assembly Beatrice Elachi on Wednesday for vetting and approval.

In the letter, the Star reports, Sonko said Miguna satisfied the requirements stated in the Constitution for the position, which fell vacant after the resignation of Polycarp Igathe.

“I hereby forward my nominee, Lawyer Miguna Miguna to undergo full vetting process and approval by the County Assembly for the position of Deputy Governor,” reads part of the letter.

“The nominee meets all the requirements provided for in the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, the Elections Act and County Government Act.”

Some weeks ago, Sonko said that the next Nairobi Deputy Governor was going to be a well-educated woman from the Kikuyu community.

Miguna had been scheduled to fly back to the country on Wednesday, but canceled the trip after Immigration Department declined to issue him with a Kenyan passport.