Sonko's former spokesman, Mulwa eyes Nairobi Gubernatorial seat

Nairobi’s Gubernatorial race continues to gain momentum as as Former Governor Mike Sonko’s Spokesman declares interest.

Having been in Nairobi politics for almost 20 years, Ben Mulwa, believes he has what it takes to become the fourth Governor .

Speaking to the Star, Mulwa explained that having worked at City hall he knows all the pros, cons and what needs to be done for Nairobians to get adequate services.

“I’m privileged to have worked in the office of the Governor and it inspired me to serve the people of Nairobi and I know I have what it takes to run for the county’s top seat,” he said.

Mulwa said that the leaders who have been there before have led Nairobi partisan interests at the expense of the voters needs.

Pointing at the key areas he will focus on, If elected Governor, Mulwa highlighted that City Hall has failed on inefficiency of service delivery.

“While I was working at City Hall I managed to map out key areas where delivery of services have failed to be delivered and this has given me a clear vision of what needs to be done ,” he added.

If elected, the former Governor’s spokesman said he will sort the plight of workers which has been a push and pull between them and the executive.

He explained that the workers are the face of City Hall.

“Workers cannot deliver and offer services If they are oppressed and demoralised. For efficient delivery, the worker’s welfare needs to be addressed before expecting them to work for citizens,” Mukwa added.

To usher in a new dawn of leadership, Mulwa will be vying under the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Party.

“I have blessings from my party leader and he believes that I have what it takes to take led Nairobi for the next five years."

Mulwa now joins Governor Ann Kananu, Businesswoman Agnes Kagure and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Richard Ngatia, all from Jubilee Party and are also after the seat.

Also Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja who leans towards the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Bishop Margaret Wanjiru of Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance, have declared interest in the gubernatorial race.

Seeking the same position under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ticket is Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi.