Igathe Still Nairobi Deputy Governor- IEBC

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Polycarp Igathe during a campaign rally on June 3, 2017.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Polycarp Igathe during a campaign rally on June 3, 2017.
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In March 2020, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) stated that according to their records, Polycarp Igathe was still Nairobi County deputy governor.

Daily Nation was first to report that IEBC alleged that it was unaware Igathe had resigned from the role, adding it was yet to receive formal communication.

Through a statement on his Twitter account on January 12, 2018, the former deputy governor had stated that he had failed to earn the trust of Governor Mike Sonko.

Sonko was impeached by MCAs on Thursday, December 3. A total of 88 MCAs out of 122 voted for the impeachment of the Governor on Thursday, December 3, achieving the two-thirds majority (82) required by the constitution.

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko and Polycarp Igathe during their swearing-in at Uhuru Park on August 21, 2017.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Polycarp Igathe during their swearing-in at Uhuru Park on August 21, 2017.
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"Dear Nairobians, it is with a heavy heart that I resign my seat as elected Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County effective 1 p.m. on 31st Jan 2018. I regret I have failed to earn the trust of the governor to enable me to drive the administration and management of the county.

"Without fear, favour or ill will, I step down to avoid abusing or betraying my oath of office to Kenyans, Nairobians and my family. Thank you for the encouraging support given to me so far," Igathe tweeted.

He also thanked Sonko for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of Nairobi.

Igathe added that transformation in the county would be driven by people with imagination, not memory and would include consultation with the residents.

"I want to assure people out there that the Governor is focused because his first promise was a clean and bright Nairobi," he maintained.

Prior to his resignation, there had been reports of a fall out between the Jubilee duo with both denying claims of discord in their administration

Igathe had noted that their main aim as the new administration was to focus and ensure that better service delivery is achieved. 

Polycarp Igathe's resignation statement.
Polycarp Igathe's resignation statement.
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