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Sonko now seeks Raila Odinga's help amid City Hall power wrangles

Raila Odinga (left) embraces Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on April 20, 2018. Sonko has now reached out to the former premier for help. 

Photo credit: Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The city boss has called on the ODM Party leader as well as Chief Justice David Maraga and the Senate to intervene.
  • The move is only the latest chapter of the deep-seated rivalry between Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) Director General Mohammed Badi.

Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko has now reached out to former premier Raila Odinga for help in his unending battle with the national government over takeover of Nairobi County's functions.

The city boss has called on the ODM Party leader as well as Chief Justice David Maraga and the Senate to intervene and end incessant wrangles that have plagued the county.