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Fact Checker; Igathe wrong on county employees

Outgoing Nairobi County deputy governor Polycarp Igathe

Before announcing his surprise resignation last week, outgoing Nairobi County deputy governor Polycarp Igathe came under fire for his explanation of the role the Sonko Rescue Team was playing in the City. 

When asked about the legality underpinning the decision to allow a private NGO undertake the functions of the Nairobi City County (NCC) staff, Igathe tweeted, “Wouldn’t you rather ask how quickly and efficiently the team can clean the city?

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