With continued backlash from Jubilee, what next for Sonko?

Sonko’s political survival remains uncertain. As 2017 General Elections near, things are not becoming any better for the Nairobi senator. The problem lies in his aspiration to be the governor of Kenya’s capital city. In recent months, his colleagues in the Jubilee coalition have subjected him to frosty relations insofar as Nairobi politics is concerned. Already, the Nairobi Senator has accused some Jubilee MPs of plotting his downfall by planning to lock him out of the race. He has challenged the MPs to stop practicing tribal politics.

More people continue to show interest in the position. So far, those who have declared interest include nominated MP Johnston Sakaja, former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru, Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru, and Miguna Miguna. The current governor, Dr Evans Kidero, will be running for a second term. This will be his last if he wins. CORD has attracted less interest most probably because of the incumbency. An interesting contest is brewing in the Jubilee Coalition, as the path to their ticket becomes more congested.