BY SHADRACK NYAKOE
Nairobi County Assembly Clerk Edward Gichana has cleared former Deputy Speaker Ken Ngo’ndi to contest for position of County Speaker.
Ng’ondi who formerly served as Kware Ward Rep presented his nomination papers to the Clerk.
The Clerk is the returning officer for the Speakers election.
Ng’ondi said he is optimistic of winning.
The Speaker’s election is set for Thursday 29th September.
Former speaker Benson Mutura of UDA will challenge Ng’ondi.
“I have done my part by mobilizing members to vote for me. I am waiting for the voting day,” he said.
He was accompanied by Kilimani MCA Moses Ogeto, Mabatini MCA Wilfred Oluoch Odalo,Alvin Palapala of Kitisuru among others.
“We are going to win and let it be known that he will be the next Speaker of Nairobi. For now, we cannot reveal our strategies,” Ogeto said.