A section of Nairobi MCAs have accused nominated MP Maina Kamanda of sponsoring Governor Mike Sonko’s impeachment.
Appearing on Citizen TV during discussions on the status of Nairobi County on Thursday morning, the MCAs accused some ODM reps of meeting Kamanda at a Hotel on Kiambu Road and receiving “facilitation fees”
Waithaka MCA Antony Kiragu accused Makongeni rep Peter Imwatok and Embakasi MCA Michael Ogada of receiving money from Maina Kamanda as facilitation fee to impeach Governor Sonko.
The two denied meting Kamanda and receiving the cash.
Kamanda did not respond to calls and text messages on if its true or not he is sponsoring Sonko’s impeachment.
During the show, Kiragu said Imwatok has harbored grudges and hatred against Governor Mike Sonko since Sonko took office.
“Your hatred and bad wishes for Sonko spans 2 years. You really hate Sonko because you are in the opposition,” Kiragu told Imwatok.
He said Imwatok is pushing for the impeachment of Governor Sonko because Sonko blocked him from “stealing taxpayer’s cash”.
He said Imwaok was doing business with the County Government.
However, Imwatok said he has valid reasons to impeach Governor Sonko and that the idea was mooted two years ago.
Imwatok said Sonko has failed and transferred crucial functions to the National Government.
Roysambu MCA Peter Warutere said Governor Mike Sonko has done a lot for City resident s by tarmacking a least 87 roads which translates to at least 150 kilometers compered to former Governor Evans Kidero who didn’t tarmac even an inch.
“Sonko has successfully carried out beautification projects. Uhuru Highway, Jogoo road are beautiful with flowers. He tarmacked Kimondo road in Embakasi after residents protested and sent Kidero home over this road,” he said.
The MCA said Sonko;s troubles are political and that he has been fixed by Cartels who want to control the City.
Last week, Imwatok tabled an Impeachment motion in the Assembly.
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