Tag: Benson Mutura

Nairobi speaker in court for stealing Ksh5M

Nairobi county speaker Benson Mutura claims his arrest and prosecution are related to his relationship with Deputy President William Ruto and the UDA party. Through his lawyer Dancan Okach, the speaker told Nairobi Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu that Mutura charges are politically motivated. “If you pass by the gates of the deputy president’s office […]

Kananu poised to take over as Nairobi governor, Speaker Mutura relinguishes role

Nairobi Acting Governor Benson Mutura says that he has relinguished his role, clearing the path for Kananu to become governor.

Sonko pick for deputy governor Anne Kananu to be vetted

Sonko had moved to court seeking to stop Peter Agoro from withdrawing his case that barred Kananu from being vetted.

Mutura to be sworn in as interim Nairobi Governor today

Benson Mutura will be in charge of county affairs for 60 days, after which the IEBC will conduct a by-election.

Jubilee reveals its choice for Elachi replacement

Benson Mutura, a former Makadara MP, has been fronted as Jubilee Party’s choice to replace Beatrice Elachi at City Hall.