JUDGMENT
The appellant (Hon Sonko) was elected as Governor of the Nairobi City County during the general elections which took place on or about 8th August 2017 for a term of 5 years. Upon his election, the Hon Sonko assumed office on 21st August 2017. His election was in accordance with article 180 of the Constitution and the Elections Act, Revised 2019 [2011].
On assumption of office, Hon Sonko served as Governor of Nairobi City until 17th December 2020 when he was removed from office by way of the impugned impeachment pursuant to article 181 of the Constitution, section 3 3 of the County Governments Act, Revised 2020 [2012], Standing Order No. 67 of the Nairobi County Assembly Standing Orders, Revised 29th June 2017 [30th April 2013], and Standing Order No 75 of the Senate Standing Orders, Revised 21st July 2020 [14th June 2017].
Aggrieved by his impeachment, Hon Sonko challenged the decision to impeach him in the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Constitutional and Human Rights Division…