×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Igathe apologises over remarks that irked Somali community

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Nairobi Governor candidate Polycarp Igathe. [File, Standard]

Jubilee party’s candidate for Nairobi Governor, Polycarp Igathe has apologised over remarks he made at a public gathering that irked the Somali community.

Igathe made the remarks last Friday when he met members of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). In his speech, he attributed the failure of the ward representatives in the city to control by a cartel.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 13 hrs ago
Football
Arteta urges Arsenal to seize destiny in crucial Spurs showdown
Football
Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways
Golf
Magical Kenya Open: Jastas Madoya reveals what fuels his passion for golf
Olympics
NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee