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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act. Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/8/2013 Posts: 4,068 Location: At Large.
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Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Maybe,just maybe. I suspect this is advice from Igathe and the Corporate world.Doing things within means. Am optimistic. Love is beautiful and so are those who share it.With Love, Marriage is an amazing event in ones life time, the foundation of joy, happiness and success.
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/23/2011 Posts: 503
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Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Too early to tell. Let him start working and realize his budget has things like fumigation etc.... Even a BrOKeN clock is right twice a day
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2008 Posts: 2,703
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I was not for Sonko but i am beginning to come around. It is actually not a bad idea to have a populist governor. Even if he governs by the whims of the majority those whims will always be inclined to good things. I am sure the majority will always want a clean city, sufficient provision of clean water etc. For you to remain popular you must do something good and that is good. He is also hardcore enough to deal with the Kidero Cartels and I am sure he has the goodwill to be able to do that.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/23/2009 Posts: 13,503 Location: nairobi
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Rollins wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Too early to tell. Let him start working and realize his budget has things like fumigation etc.... Get some serious internet connection and YouTube the guy, you will change your mind in a jiffy.. He's a born leader with a heart for the hoi poloi
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 5/5/2011 Posts: 1,059
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How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out). But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. To Each His Own
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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The teams doing cleanup are from rescue team? Seen guys lauding the good work on fb
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Rank: Elder Joined: 8/4/2008 Posts: 2,849 Location: Rupi
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Good job Sonko. I didnt vote for him but he has won my heart. I passed by Kangemi this morning and was disgusted by the piles of garbage that had disappeared during Gakuo's time and appeared during Kidero's "error" Lord, thank you!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/22/2009 Posts: 2,449 Location: Africa
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Lolest! wrote:The teams doing cleanup are from rescue team?
Seen guys lauding the good work on fb It's the Sonko rescue team doing the clean up. I believe once he officially takes over the county on Monday he will engage them on a formal basis
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/7/2007 Posts: 11,935 Location: Nairobi
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kayhara wrote:How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out).
But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. Jubilee - 45 MCAs NASA - 40MCAs. Sonko has no excuses Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
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Njung'e wrote:kayhara wrote:How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out).
But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. Jubilee - 45 MCAsNASA - 40MCAs. Sonko has no excuses Will even be more after nominations (gap will widen), plus a friendly speaker!!!! Wish him well. In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins - cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later - H Geneen
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Rank: Elder Joined: 11/27/2007 Posts: 3,604
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we wish him all the best. someone once mentioned that Nairobi is the gateway to Kenya hence the need to first work on the city's looks and then cut down on the misappropriation of resources so as the populist 'reduction of taxes' doesn't land the county without resources to operate. African parents don't know how to say sorry.. the closest you will get to a sorry is a 'have you eaten'
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/13/2015 Posts: 1,590
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I like the level of enthusiasm and high spirits in that sonko rescue team. They are on the road early in the morning, they work cheerfully scrubbing and even on top of garbage trucks. Their presence is so noticeable I hope kanjo workers get the mindset. This how the NYS thing should have worked if Kabura & co had not messed it up. I hope there is a way of going round the conflict of interest and get the young guys to continue earning a living doing service to the community.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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Bigchick wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Maybe,just maybe. I suspect this is advice from Igathe and the Corporate world.Doing things within means. Am optimistic. There is a model that has emerged in Counties of fronting a populist and a technocrat pair at the helm and Wananchi seem to have responded bigly. Good examples are: Mombasa, Nyeri, Nairobi, Kiambu etc. It has no basis in law and the Governor still holds all the power. But I hope it works. "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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obiero wrote:Rollins wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Too early to tell. Let him start working and realize his budget has things like fumigation etc.... Get some serious internet connection and YouTube the guy, you will change your mind in a jiffy.. He's a born leader with a heart for the hoi poloi So long as he keeps his hands off Uhuru park, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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Njung'e wrote:kayhara wrote:How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out).
But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. Jubilee - 45 MCAs NASA - 40MCAs. Sonko has no excuses On a different note, how will the two Independent Governors manage? "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 3/27/2009 Posts: 1,437
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Wakanyugi wrote:Njung'e wrote:kayhara wrote:How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out).
But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. Jubilee - 45 MCAs NASA - 40MCAs. Sonko has no excuses On a different note, how will the two Independent Governors manage? Bench marking trips now and then.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 7/3/2007 Posts: 1,634
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Iganamagana wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:Njung'e wrote:kayhara wrote:How are the Nairobi County MCAs aligned, are they NASA majority or Jubilee and friendly majority, will they support sonko or sabotage him like the Makueni baggers (good thing almost all got kicked out).
But really impressed by the little things that matter and kanjo job eg garbage collection, not heard or seen igathe but hope he is checking kidero and the county accounts, also hope they fire some department heads or ask all employees to apply for their positions afresh. Jubilee - 45 MCAs NASA - 40MCAs. Sonko has no excuses On a different note, how will the two Independent Governors manage? Bench marking trips now and then. True But the massacre that MCA's have seen this round might also put some reason into their bench marking heads. "The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/9/2010 Posts: 784 Location: ant hill - red hill
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Wakanyugi wrote:Bigchick wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Maybe,just maybe. I suspect this is advice from Igathe and the Corporate world.Doing things within means. Am optimistic. There is a model that has emerged in Counties of fronting a populist and a technocrat pair at the helm and Wananchi seem to have responded bigly. Good examples are: Mombasa, Nyeri, Nairobi, Kiambu etc. It has no basis in law and the Governor still holds all the power. But I hope it works. Nyeri? The greatest act of bravery is chancing a fart while suffering from diarrhoea
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/27/2012 Posts: 851 Location: Nairobi
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Bigchick wrote:Wakanyugi wrote:I am watching how all new Governors are scrambling to copy Soko's example of reducing the cost of swearing in ceremonies. Even D Maina has got in on the act.
Does this mean we are likely to see the end of home comings, gas guzzlers, bench marking trips abroad, chase cars and other examples of conspicuous consumption? Maybe,just maybe.
I suspect this is advice from Igathe and the Corporate world.Doing things within means.
Am optimistic. Truth! Whole truth & nothing but the truth. It's Igathe's advice at play to Sonko since 2011. As a matter of fact,it is Igathe who is advising Ngilu as well on how to run Kitui county. 
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