Nairobi governor Mike Sonko accuses nominated Jubilee MP Maina Kamanda of grabbing public land

Sonko confronts Jubilee MP, accuses him of grabbing public land and houses[Video]

Charles Ouma

April 28, 2019 2:55 PM

Sonko takes Jubilee MP head-on

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko during a recent visit to Turkana County (Twitter)

Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has confronted Maina Kamanda, accusing him of grabbing public land.

A tough talking Sonko who was addressing the congregation at St Stephens ACK, Nairobi during the Central Organization of Trade Unions' (COTU) Prayer Day themed "Angamiza ufisadi ili kubuni nafasi za kazi” tore into the nominated MP for his remarks on Fighting corruption.

"Huyu Kamanda amegrab manyumba pale, amejenga manyumba kwa barabara (This man Kamanda has grabbed houses and has built houses on a-grabbed-road reserve)," Sonko fired.

He faulted the lawmaker of pointing an accusing finger at others at a time when he too is implicated in corruption scandals.

Kamanda who is a vocal critic of DP Ruto under the team Kieleweke movement had stated that hurches should decline donations from politicians who are rumored and known to be corrupt.

The Nairobi county boss also accused his 2017 competitor in the gubernatorial race – Peter Kenneth of bringing Kenya Reinsurance Company to its knees during his tenure as the Managing Director (MD).

MPs Maina Kamanda (Nominated), Former Dagoreti South MP Dennis Waweru, Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange and Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu who are in team Kieleweka at a past event Pulse Live Kenya

Sonko also suspended the ongoing demolition of houses build on land meant for Kenya Power's way leave.

The demolitions have so left hundreds homeless in Githurai 45 and Mihango as well as in other city estates.

Charles Ouma