Deputy Governor's position cannot be vacant until new term: Supreme Court

Nairobi governor Mike Sonko with his deputy Polycap Igathe show a sign of solifarity when they were introduced to Nairobians at Marikiti Market. [photo/DPPS]

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his Nyeri counterpart Mutahi Kahiga are now free to nominate new deputies after the Supreme Court cleared the way.

In a landmark advisory issued yesterday, the highest court in the land declared that the Constitution does not envisage a vacancy upon death, impeachment, resignation or Deputy Governor’s assumption into the Governor’s office.