Ex-Governor Sonko, 16 others acquitted in Ksh357M graft case

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and 16 others can now breathe a sigh of relief after they were acquitted in the Ksh357 million corruption case for lack of evidence. Milimani Magistrate Eunice Nyutu set free Sonko and his co-accused person including KRA board chair Antony Mwaura and wife Rose Njeri saying the prosecution failed to […]

‘3rd and last chance’ – Sonko says as he takes Conjestina Achieng back to rehab

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has taken former boxing champion Conjestina Achieng’ to rehabilitation, for a third time. In a statement after Achieng was admitted to the Mombasa Women’s Rehabilitation Centre, Sonko lamented that his previous attempts to help the boxer had been watered down. “Even though our chances in Conjestina’s healing journey were watered […]

Sonko files suit challenging Raila’s ‘Public Holiday’ declaration

The High Court on Friday directed that a case challenging Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga’s declaration that Monday is a public holiday be heard on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Justice Hedwig Ong’undi while giving directions in the case filed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, noted the case is […]

Sonko challenges Prophet Owuor to ‘heal’ Sankok

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has challenged Prophet David Owuor of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry to heal politician David Sankok following viral reports that the cleric healed the disabled during his recent mega crusade in Bomet. In a post on social media, Sonko said he would believe in Owuor’s healing powers if the man […]

Sonko asks Sakaja to lift ban on closure of nightclubs

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has called out governor Jonhson Sakaja over his ‘misunderstandings’ with Nairobi MCAs on the closure of nightclubs. In a video, Sonko questioned Sakaja for making hasty decisions and not opening room for negotiations between bar owners and the county government on the way forward. “MCAs wamelift ban alafu wewe unasema […]

DPP appeals acquittal of Sonko in Ksh20M graft case

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has appealed the acquittal of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko in a Ksh20 million graft and money laundering case. The DPP said they were dissatisfied with the judgment and appealed against the entire ruling and the resultant acquittal, saying the court relied on extraneous reasons as a basis for […]