22nd May, 2018
What started as a fight for control of City Hall between former Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe has now transformed into an all-out war within the Jubilee Party.
On one side are hardliners allied to President Kenyatta determined to teach the Governor a lesson or two about city politics.
And on the other, although not loud about what side they are supporting are Deputy President William Ruto’s allies. At the heart of this war is a fight for tenders.
After the exit of Governor Evans Kidero, two factions emerged, each seeking to control City Hall politics normally characterised by cut throat competition for the Sh40 billion that Nairobi receives each year.