The myriad of challenges facing Nairobians saw them find an innovative way to reach out to Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.
Drawing from the recent #IfikieWazazi saga that saw tweeps reach out to parents to reprimand their wayward children, Kenyans on Thursday took to Twitter under the #IfikieSonko tagline.
In a series of trending messages, the netizens reminded the County Boss of all the things they thought were going South in the city and required his immediate attention.
[caption caption="Governor Sonko participating in a clean up exercise"]
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Moreover, the city residents reminded Sonko of the promises he made during the campaigns and their frustration on their unmet expectations.
Portholes in town. #IfikieSonko pic.twitter.com/k00DJrCuYB
— Maxwell Bett (@MaxwellBett) May 3, 2018
You walk into CBD, you'd think you're at Dandora Dumpsite, Gov. Sonko and your people please clean the City #IfikieSonko
— Brian (@yobran) May 3, 2018
Nairobi continues to choke on garbage, sewage waste, and other pollutants. Its time to restore Nairobi City County.#IfikieSonko pic.twitter.com/18QjMvCP7y
— Ukambani POLITICS (@UkambaPOLITICS) May 3, 2018
When you tell sonko the truth #IfikieSonko pic.twitter.com/QDUxSQDfOt
— Maxwell Bett (@MaxwellBett) May 3, 2018
Sonko should start working on drainage, traffic congestion and hawker menace instead of pointing fingers at ever direction for woes bedevilling the city. #IfikieSonko
— Maxwell Bett (@MaxwellBett) May 3, 2018
We can’t fix Nairobi roads with the current weather- Sonko
Kazi ikianza kukulemea #IfikieSonko pic.twitter.com/5dhQdO87JN— Maxwell Bett (@MaxwellBett) May 3, 2018
Muthaiga to CBD 1hr+. Thought solving the traffic problem was your priority? #IfikieSonko
— Brian (@yobran) May 3, 2018
Others thanked him for the transparency in his leadership and for constantly keep in touch with the electorate through his social media pages.
@MikeSonko ...Anyway, now that we are here now, let us talk. It’s been eight months in office and a million posts on your social media accounts. You are kind to keep us posted on everything happening around you. #IfikieSonko
— The_EyeNrb (@TheEyeNrb) May 3, 2018
09:22 I pay hundreds of thousands in taxes to the govt every year yet this is what I get served whenever it rains as I go to look for more tax to pay #IfikieSonko pic.twitter.com/XmF1ThJo3s via @Kenboychild
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) April 24, 2018
Another group, however, felt that the county chief should expedite the process of nominating his deputy following the resignation of Polycarp Igathe on January 12, 2018.
In their view, this would help in solving out the challenges facing Nairobi County and delivering better services to the residents.
You did hold polls on should be your DG after Polycap went AWOL the same And we participated and gave you who we want as our DG, remember? #IfikieSonko
— Bank Otuch (@okal_tako) May 3, 2018
During campaigns he said he will allow his Deputy, Polycarp run the show. Time for him to get a replacement #IfikieSonko
— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) May 3, 2018
It's about time you told us who your DG is. You clearly put it during the campaigns that you'll on be a politician #IfikieSonko
— Brian (@yobran) May 3, 2018
If at all there was a time you needed to have a new DG @MikeSonko to help you in running the days to days activity of Nairobi then its now #IfikieSonko
— Bank Otuch (@okal_tako) May 3, 2018
Given that Sonko is an ardent social media fan, the messages sent to him through the various social platforms are likely to grab his attention and possibly lead to appropriate action.
