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Sonko Faces New Ouster Bid as He Refuses to Sign Nairobi Budget

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's refusal to sign the county budget may just see him face impeachment, according to a group of ward representatives. Sonko has been at loggerheads with many government officials over the years, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he has criticised for his Building Bridges Initiative. Roysambu Ward Representative Peter Warutere - a Sonko ally - has said plans are in motion to begin collecting signatures in support of the impeachment, but added that the scheme would fail.

Kenya: Sonko Faces New Ouster Bid as He Refuses to Sign Budget

Nation, 25 November 2020

A group of ward representatives in Nairobi says there is a new plot to impeach Governor Mike Sonko over his refusal to sign the county government budget. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Governor Sonko Falls Out of Favour With Kenyatta

Nation, 18 November 2020

Once a darling of President Uhuru Kenyatta, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko now seems to have been relegated to the periphery by the Head of State. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Vows to Block Badi Cash, Ignore 'Orders From Above'

Nairobi News, 17 November 2020

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has vowed not to release county funds to the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) headed by Major General Mohammed Badi. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Vows to Starve 'Illegal' NMS of Funding as Sonko-Badi Clash Escalates

Capital FM, 16 November 2020

Crucial services in Nairobi City County could soon be paralyzed after Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko vowed not to release funds to finance the operations of the Nairobi Metropolitan… Read more »
Kenya: Sonko, Badi in Fresh Clash Over Council Houses

Nairobi News, 3 November 2020

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) Director-General Mohamed Badi are headed for yet another clash on rent waivers for council houses. Read more »