Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu Nominates Former Councillor Mutunga as Her Deputy

Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has nominated former Mbotela Councillor Paul Mutunga Mutungi as her deputy.

In a letter, the governor informed Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Benson Mutura of the nomination after the position fell vacant following her swearing in on Tuesday.

“In this regard, and pursuant to Section Pursuant to Section 32C (1)(a) of the County Governments Act, I do hereby nominate Mr Paul Mutunga Mutungi to the position of Deputy Governor,” the letter read in part.

She noted that the decision was reached after considering leadership qualities and competence among other issues.

“In considering this nomination, I have taken into account his professional qualifications, leadership qualities, gender balance and competencies necessary for the Deputy Governor’s seat,” she noted.

The Nairobi county boss also requested the Speaker to expedite the vetting process.

“I therefore humbly urge the county assembly to expedite the vetting process of the nominee for purposes of appointment, pursuant to the provision of section 8 (1) (a) and 32D(3) of the County Government Act,” she added.

The Supreme Court Advisory of March 2018 states that a governor should fill the vacancy within 14 days.

However, the nominee will only take the oath of office after the respective county assembly has approved him/her within 60 days.

Mutungi made a come back into the world of politics this year after being named the Chief of Staff by Speaker Mutura when he was the acting governor.

Prior to his appointment, he was an Embakasi South MP aspirant under the Jubilee Party. He lost to ODM’s Julius Mawathe.