Beatrice Elachi Elected Speaker Of Nairobi County Assembly
The lady from Western province trounced her closest rival Ali Abdi by garnering 90 votes. Ali Abdi had 27 votes followed by George Wainaina who had four votes. Karen Nyamu had one vote.
Former speaker Alex Ole Magelo did not defend his seat.
The governor of Nairobi City Mike Sonko attended the event that also saw the new MCAs sworn in. He was accompanied by his deputy Polycarp Igathe.
Beatrice Elachi unsuccessfully contested the Dagoretti North parliamentary seat. She was beaten by Paul Simba Arati.Earlier today I witnessed the swearing in of Members of the Nairobi County Assembly. I look forward to working together to #TransformNairobi pic.twitter.com/mdtRwh1sz1— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) September 6, 2017
Kenyans took to social media to congratulate her on her new role. It is worth noting she was overwhelmingly voted in by both Jubilee and NASA politicians.
Mr & Mrs Murkomen congratulates Beatrice Elachi the new speaker of Nairobi county. 😜 pic.twitter.com/HJTKT7kjzR— FAZUL (@fazulkosar) September 6, 2017
Congratulations my sister, Beatrice Elachi for winning this one. Speaker of the County of Nairobi! pic.twitter.com/2oxTgC3ey3— Boni Khalwale (@KBonimtetezi) September 6, 2017
From Senator to County Speaker?? Hail congrats to Beatrice Elachi as she prepares to vie as MCA come 2022 #CountySpeakers #MCAsSwearIn— JAFFER AHONGE (@ahonge_jaffer) September 6, 2017
.— Arthur Mbugwa (@2003ArthurM) September 6, 2017
Beatrice Elachi , Now u r a County Assembly Speaker... go, go, gal !
Give it yo best !#TrapaDrive
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Congratulations are in order for Beatrice Elachi for being elected speaker of Nairobi City County. Well done. We wish all the best.— Jimnah Mbaru (@JimnahMbaru) September 6, 2017
I do crash on Beatrice Elachi she has that seal of leadership endowed in her , Congratulations— Serem k Alvin (@SeremAlvin) September 6, 2017
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