Muslim MCAs Reject Governor Sakaja’s List of Cabinet Nominees

The names of the CEC nominees, according to a section of Members of the Nairobi County Assembly, did not accurately reflect the county’s image.

California MCA Hashim Kamau, Eastleigh North MCA Dabar Ahmed, and Eastleigh Airbase MCA Fuad on Thursday rejected the names of the nominees before their vetting.

The Ward Reps aired their grievances in a joint press statement with the Muslim Community in Nairobi.

According to Hashima, Sakaja’s team of CECs does not reflect gender equality, and diversity was not taken into account.

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“I urge the assembly not to approve the names of the nominees. I will seek the support of the MCAs not to approve Sakaja’s CECs because the committee do not have gender balance and the county cultural diversity,” Hashima said.

Additionally, they claimed that Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, the majority party, was favored by the governor.

Committee chair for Jamia Mosque Hussein Abdinassir warned that the Muslim Community would take the governor to court if he did not immediately rescind the names sent to the county assembly.

“We urge MCAs in Nairobi County to unanimously reject the list of the nominees until it reflects the full face of Kenya. We will go to court to seek legal address through our lawyers,” Mr Abdinassir said.

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He continued by saying that the Muslim Community makes a significant economic contribution to the county and that the governor ought to have at least selected members of the community to the Executive.

“The Muslim Community contributes more than 50 percent of the County revenue pool through payment of annual land rates in Muslim dominated areas in Nairobi such as South C, South B, Langata, Eastleigh, Parklands, Kariobangi among others,” he added.

While unveiling the list of nominees, the county boss said he had widely consulted with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance as well as the communities.

“We promised to deliver a city of order and that entails having a good team that is competent and compassionate. I shall forward the names to the Nairobi County Assembly this afternoon for approval,” Sakaja said.

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Sakaja proposed Charles Kerich as Finance and Economic Affairs CEC while Michael Gumbo will be the CEC in charge of the Innovation and Digital Economy docket.

Brian Mulama and Patrick Mbogo have been proposed for the Talent and Skills Development and Mobility and Works CEC positions. respectively.

Stephen Gathuita Mwangi and Ibrahim Auma Nyanganya will head the Urban Planning and Boroughs Administration and Personnel dockets, respectively upon approval.

Rosemary Kariuki has been proposed to lead the Business and Hustler Opportunities docket.

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Other nominees include; Maureen Njeri (Green Nairobi), Dr Anastacia Mutethya Nyalita (Health, Wellness and Nutrition) and Suzanne Silantoi (Inclusivity, Public Participation and Customer Service).

Dr Jairus Musumba will upon approval be the County Secretary, David Njoroge (Chief of Staff), Lawrence Wambua (Economic Affairs Advisor), Elias Mutuma (Legal Advisor), Dr. Samora Otieno (Health Advisor) and William Ndung’u (Political Advisor).

Others are; Prof Washington Yotto Ochieng (Mobility Advisor), John Mwangi Maina (Urban and Regional Planning) and Priscilla Mahinda (Private Secretary).