Nairobi Governor

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Johnson Sakaja's promises on the campaign trail were in line with UDA's 'Hustler Nation' campaign messaging. [Photo/ @JohnsonSakaja]
FEATURED STORY

Joy for Boda Bodas as Sakaja Frees All Impounded Motorbikes

According to the Boda Boda Safety Association, there are over 50,000 boda bodas operating in Nairobi. They have previously clashed with the county...

Newly-elected Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja (R) with NMS Director-General Lt. Mohammed Badi at a past event. [Photo/ Twitter]
BUSINESSECONOMY

End of the NMS Era as Sakaja Takes Over City Hall

The four core functions of the county which the NMS took over are health services, transport services, physical planning and development and public...

Ann Kananu takes her oath of office when she was sworn in as Governor of Nairobi on November 16, 2021. [Photo/ Courtesy]
FEATURED STORY

Third Governor of Nairobi: Ann Kananu Sworn In

Her swearing in as Governor follows a failed legal bid by Sonko to retain his seat and stop Kananu from succeeding him.

Former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe at a past event
CITY DIARY

Did Igathe Resign? Courts to Decide as Former DG Throws Spanner in the Works

Igathe says he was not aware if the legal steps to formalize his resignation were conducted.

Ann Kananu Mwenda at a past event.
POLITICS

From Security Supervisor to Nairobi’s Most Powerful Woman – Anne Kananu Mwenda’s Rise

Kananu is now firmly in charge of the country's capital, despite several legal challenges.

Ann Kananu Mwenda at a past event.
FEATURED STORY

Anne Kananu Mwenda: Nairobi Gets New Deputy Governor

She is set to be sworn in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Nairobi Deputy Governor nominee Ann Kananu Mwenda at a past forum. She was on January 15, 2021 vetted by the Nairobi County Assembly.
FEATURED STORY

Nairobi’s Next Governor? Ann Kananu Mwenda Vetted by County Assembly

The courts had on the morning of Friday, January 15 rejected activist Okiya Omtatah's application to stop the exercise, about an hour before...

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LEADERSHIP

Arrest of a Governor Gives Birth to a New Police Model

Public outcry against the police has been driven by alleged ills in the police force whose nefarious reputation has eroded public trust.

Mike Sonko addressing a past public forum.
POLITICS

Sonko Politely Rejects Male Applicant for Deputy Governor Post

Governor Sonko responds to Nairobi voter's Deputy Governor job application