Kenyans were on Wednesday night left in utter bewilderment when news of lawyer Miguna Miguna nomination as Nairobi Deputy Governor broke.
An alleged letter by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko confirming Miguna’s nomination made rounds on social media.
Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) were quick to speculate what Miguna, who is on record castigating and insulting Mr. Sonko, would do with the nomination to the Deputy Governor’s office.
A large number expressed a belief that the Canadian-based lawyer would reject the nomination as he earlier indicated that he would never work with Mr. Sonko, who he describes as a Shimo la Tewa convict.
#JeffAndJalasOnHot96
You expect miguna miguna to accept the nomination? He is still looking for answer to sonko, my friend sonko hana bahati @koinangejeff @jalangomwenyewe @hot_96kenya
On the other hand, some suggested that Miguna would accept the offer then once in office launch a fierce fight against Mr. Sonko.
The first thing Miguna Miguna @MigunaMiguna should do as the Deputy Governor of Nairobi County is to FIRE his boss Mike Sonko
The cartels must fall
At the same time, a section of the public dismissed the nomination as mere politics following an alleged conflict Sonko has with a powerful government official.
Others opined that Sonko's move to appoint Miguna would save Nairobi, which is in a deplorable condition.
Raila's handshake with Uhuru was just a Europa cup, Miguna Miguna's handshake with Sonko is Uefa Champions league itself; real deal #JKLive
Miguna’s lawyer Cliff Ombeta told Citizen TV through a phone interview that Miguna was considering the position.
“I have the letter. I am on my way to hand over the letter to the speaker. Miguna is considering that position,” Ombeta said.
But can the to work together?
Mr Sonko has been under pressure to nominate a Deputy Governor after the former former DG Polycarp Igathe left the office.
“Dear Nairobians, it is with a heavy heart that I resign my seat as elected Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County effective 1pm on 31st Jan 2018.” Igathe said in a letter.
