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Supreme Court dismisses Sonko case, sets stage for Kananu swearing

Nairobi Deputy Governor Ann Kananu at the KICC grounds on Dec 15, 2020. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Nairobi Deputy Governor Ann Kananu is set to become the new county boss after the Supreme Court cleared the last hurdle that stopped her swearing-in.

The apex court dismissed an application by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko challenging Kananu’s appointment ruling that they have no jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

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