The move by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to hand over key county functions to the National Government has elicited harsh reactions from Nairobians and legal experts.
Taking to social media, a section of Nairobians expressed their dissatisfaction on the matter saying that move might worsen the service delivery across the county.
According to them, the National Government has always been obsessed to take over the affairs of Nairobi County.
“Though the agreement has been done in accordance to Article 187 of the Constitution, the National Government has really been so obsessed to take over the affairs of Nairobi County. This has definitely been a bribe to Sonko’s freedom.” A user identified as Bravin tweeted.
Though the agreement has been done in accordance to Article 187 of the Constitution, the National Government has really been so obsessed to take over the affairs of Nairobi County. This has definitely been a bribe to Sonko's freedom.🤔
— BRAVINâ„¢ (@ItsBravin) February 25, 2020
Some Nairobians were visibly angered with the move claiming that cartels will take over the city.
They argue that the surrender of the key functions to the National government is a blow to the residents.
“Blow to Kenyans living in Nairobi, Kenyans should be worried by now Cartels takes over the City, Sonko did his best to fight them but they overpowered him.”
Blow to Kenyans living in Nairobi, Kenyans should be worried by now
Cartels takes over the City, Sonko did his best to fight them but they overpowered him. pic.twitter.com/KOHjXV4cBy
— Japheth (@japheth_bor) February 25, 2020
According to some residents, the move is a calculated move by Sonko to save himself from embarrassment.
“All this was a ploy well calculated by sonko to save face and his reputation. Other than being impeached and embarrassed, he opted to hand over the county back to the national gov’t. Sonko has always been a coward, snitch and show off who is not worth his salt and demeanour.”
All this was a ploy well calculated by sonko to save face and his reputation. Other than being impeached and embarrassed, he opted to hand over the county back to the national gov't. Sonko has always been a coward, snitch and show off who is not worth his salt and demeanour. pic.twitter.com/TbWtC8QSnx
— Mercy🇰🇪🇰🇪 (@Karry2568) February 25, 2020
The move has also been viewed and considered by a section of Nairobians as illegal saying that Sonko is facing corruption charges and was barred from office.
“SONKO is truly fit for removal, to argue otherwise is to defer the reality. But the way to reconstitute Nairobi County Government is by way of impeachment of Governor (Art. 181) or suspension of the county (Art. 192). LSK will never permit dubious maneuvers and illegal takeovers.” Lawyer Steve Ogolla tweeted.
SONKO is truly fit for removal, to argue otherwise is to defer the reality. But the way to reconstitute Nairobi County Government is by way of impeachment of Governor (Art. 181) or suspension of the county (Art. 192). LSK will never permit dubious maneuvers and illegal takeovers.
— Steve Ogolla (@steveogollaw) February 25, 2020
“So why is Sonko signing county documents when courts barred him from conducting county business? Crooks wanted to loot Nairobi County. National govt a worse thief than the county govts.” Robert Alai tweeted
So why is Sonko signing county documents when courts barred him from conducting county business? Crooks wanted to loot Nairobi County.
National govt a worse thief than the county govts. pic.twitter.com/tzI3of491H
— Original RAO (@RobertAlai) February 25, 2020
“Governor Mike SONKO can sign agreements with the National Government and hands over running of Nairobi County? The DPP must now equally proceed to Court & stop this ILLEGALITY; As per their previous statements, SONKO was barred from performing official duties for the County!”
Governor Mike SONKO can sign agreements with the National Government and hands over running of Nairobi County? The DPP must now equally proceed to Court & stop this ILLEGALITY; As per their previous statements, SONKO was barred from performing official duties for the County!
— The Saddam Jnr. (@Duke_Korir) February 25, 2020
Sonko wasn't 'allowed' to name a DG but is ALLOWED to hand over Nairobi County Government to National Government. WHY?
IF you have eyes, SEE
IF you have ears, HEAR
IF you have brains, THINKThe mafia is DEEP! No wonder Ruto has become thin fighting the bloody fools. pic.twitter.com/FWZKmNJ9Jn
— Sir Jim Kitch Langat (@SirJimKitch) February 25, 2020
Kenya is indeed bn run like it's som1's kitchen! Just the other day, Sonko had a rough time nominating his deputy since Cartels was saying that he hs no capacity after bn bared from the office by the Court yet today is selling Nairobi to same Cartels. MCA has to reject this move. pic.twitter.com/8WD1kaO2To
— Alfonce Ngetich (@Alfoncekips) February 25, 2020
Human Rights Activist Boniface Mwangi is of the opinion that the National Government blackmailed Sonko into handing over the functions.
“President Uhuru blackmailed Sonko to handover Nairobi county to the national government. Sonko is facing corruption charges, is that agreement legal? Uhuru met, witnessed an agreement with Sonko who is out on bail for corruption.Uhuru has undermined the judiciary today, as usual.” Mwangi tweeted.
President Uhuru blackmailed Sonko to handover Nairobi county to the national government. Sonko is facing corruption charges, is that agreement legal? Uhuru met, witnessed an agreement with Sonko who is out on bail for corruption.Uhuru has undermined the judiciary today, as usual. https://t.co/8rfhxkFcBv
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) February 25, 2020