Governor Kananu unveils five-point stimulus plan for Nairobi

On Tuesday, Anne Kananu Mwenda was sworn in as the third Governor of Nairobi City County.

This followed months of a long wait, coupled with court battles that saw her serve as acting governor after she had been sworn in as deputy governor.

All this happened after Mike Sonko had been ousted as the second governor in December 2020.

On November 8, the Supreme Court struck out an application by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko challenging the swearing-in of Anne Kananu as the next county chief.

This paved way for her swearing. 

Speaking after taking the oath of office, Kananu revealed a five-point stimulus programme that will ensure the county moves forward across all sectors.

She promised to have an all-inclusive and improved quality of early learning by employing an additional 219 ECDE teachers.

Kananu said she will focus on improving the health of children across the county by providing free milk to the 6,450 ECDE children across Nairobi.

"Improved water and sanitation for Nairobi residents in the Informal settlements through the sinking of boreholes and installation of 850  water tanks–10 tanks for every ward in the county," she said.

The Nairobi Governor also promised to have a revitalised 24-hour economy that will create jobs for the youth.

Kananu said she will work with all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and improved quality of life for city residents.

"Further to ensure that Nairobi City County Government is effectively functioning I commit to working in collaboration and in harmony with the: Senate, National Government, Nairobi County Assembly, Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), Development and diplomatic Partners, the Business Community and Nairobians," she said.

Kananu added that by end of her first 30 days in office, she will have an elaborate post Covid Recovery Plan that will focus on improvements in security, local policing, lighting and sanitation.

She pledged to continue positioning Nairobi as the regional hub for visitors transiting, safe home to international agencies and businesses.

Edited by D Tarus