President Uhuru Kenyatta’s message to outgoing Governor, Dr Evans Kidero

By Too Jared | 6yrs ago | 2 min read

**President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero during the celebration of labour day**

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday led city residents in inaugurating the new Governor of Nairobi, Mike Sonko In his speech, Kenyatta thanked former Governor Dr Evans Kidero for his service to the city and his patriotism in accepting defeat graciously He bid former governor well in his future endeavours

That Kenya has matured democratically and transitioned in governance over the years is no doubt.

This was evident at Uhuru Park when President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto led city residents in inaugurating the new Governor of Nairobi, Mike Sonko.

President Kenyatta thanked the former Governor of Nairobi Dr Evans Kidero for his service to the city and for his patriotism in accepting defeat graciously and handing over to Sonko amicably.

“Kwanza ni kumshukuru gavana ambaye alikuweko, Gavana Dr Evans Kidero kwa vile ameonyesha ya kwamba yeye ni mtu anayependa taifa lake,wamefanya campaign na amekubali ya kwamba Mike Mbuvi ameshinda na amemkabidhi uongozi kwa roho safi, mimi nasema mungu ambariki, asante sana na twakutakia mema uko mbele,”said Kenyatta.

Kenyatta congratulated Sonko on his election and urged him to work for all in the city and promised that the national government would work with the county to bring change to the city.

Kidero had earlier in his speech acknowledged that Nairobi deserved to move on and was grateful that he alongside his deputy, Jonathan Mueke, had been given an opportunity to serve in the past five years.

Kidero stated that despite the name calling, the brazen attacks and the outright competition for the seat, Sonko had been elected by the people.

He challenged him to work for the greater good of the city and to embrace all as he rolled out his agenda.