Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko found unbanked Sh7 million
during a sting operation at City Hall on Wednesday.
Via Twitter, the new county chief said the operation came
after they were tipped off by an anonymous source.
"It is completely unacceptable that yesterday's
collection in excess of Sh7 million in cash was lying with the cashiers by 11
am yet the county's bank is only 50 metres away," he said.
"Under my watch, City Hall has ceased to be anyone's
cash cow. We shall streamline revenue collection and management."
Sonko has been on fire since he was sworn in as Evans
Kidero's successor after the national election on August 8.
He promised former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga that he will
continue cleaning the city and rid Nairobi of cartels.
This was after Mutunga said he had noticed that clean water
tanks "suddenly appear" in areas without supply. The former CJ raised
concerns about water cartels.
In quick rejoinder, Sonko said: "I can confirm to you
today that the fight against water cartels has kicked off. Nairobi will never
be the same again #DrainTheCartels."
During his swearing-in, Sonko said Nairobi will never be the
same again and made promises including ending corruption, handling the garbage
menace and protecting small business owners.
"I shall work round the clock to guarantee efficient
and timely services for all our residents," he said.
"My administration will put in place an elaborate plan
to clean up the mess that has been left behind by the outgoing county
government while ensuring every resident gets value for their money as
taxpayers."
