Sonko asks MCAs to approve nomination of new County Secretary

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has written to the County Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi to reactivate the confirmation process of County Secretary nominee Peter Kariuki Mbugua.

In a letter dated April 5, 2018, Sonko asked the Nairobi County Assembly to discuss and approve the nomination of Mbugua, who will replace the current acting County Secretary Leboo Ole Morintat.

Morintat, who has been in acting capacity since Sonko came into office last year August, will be confirmed as the County Chief Officer in charge of Public Service Management.

Mbugua’s nomination as the County Secretary had been recalled on February 26, 2018.

However, Sonko said he has decided to reactivate Mbugua’s nomination following conclusion of successful consultations with various stakeholders, pursuant to Section 44 (2) (b) of the County Governments Act, 2012.

“I convey to the County Assembly the reactivation of the approval process for Mr Peter Kariuki Mbugua, my Nominee to the position of County Secretary,” said Sonko.

He said the nomination and transmittal to the County Assembly is made pursuant to Section 44 of the County Governments Act as read together with Sections 3 and 6 of the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act.

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Sonko asked the County Assembly members to prioritise the approval of Mbugua’s nomination.

“In cognizance of the role of the County Secretary as the Head of the County Public Service and coordinating the implementation of my Government’s transformative agenda for the People of Nairobi, I urge the County Assembly to prioritise the approval of my nominee,” said Sonko.

Source: Governor’s Press Service