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Nairobi needs a strong broom, but must military take over?

Senator Kipchumba Murkomen sparked off an important conversation this week. He controversially alleged that with the recent appointments, the Nairobi County has been turned into a military barrack and that soon, other county governments may follow suit.

To illuminate the future of Nairobi, the conversation must focus on the values and approaches the new appointments will carry into their office, not just their identities and backgrounds.

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