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Sonko not ready to comment on Elachi’s resignation

Outgoing Speaker Beatrice Elachi and Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has distanced himself from a statement doing rounds on social media which claimed his admiration for Beatrice Elachi’s work as Nairobi County Speaker.

Elachi tendered her resignation on Tuesday morning. She addressed her resignation letter to President Uhuru Kenyatta and not the County Clerk and Governor as required by law. She cited "lots of conflicts" and "life-threatening incidents" in recent days for her decision to leave office.

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