Also known as: former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko · former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko · the former Nairobi governor
Former Nairobi Governor and NEDP leader facing trial in Sh14 million tender case; suspended party activities over misconduct allegations in 2026.
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Sonko visits injured students at KNH, calls for accountability in deadly school fire By Citizen Reporter May 30, 2026 03:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Nairobi Governor Mike Son …
Sonko visits injured students at KNH, calls for accountability in deadly school fireCitizen Digital
Sonko’s NEDP suspends SG Ben Mulwa over misconduct claims By Citizen Reporter May 25, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike Sonko addressing the m …
Sonko’s NEDP suspends SG Ben Mulwa over misconduct claimsCitizen Digital
Sonko suspends NEDP activities over extortion claims, internal wrangles By Citizen Reporter May 23, 2026 03:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. …
Sonko suspends NEDP activities over extortion claims, internal wranglesCitizen Digital
Sonko revokes unapproved NEDP Kwale appointments, insists on democratic process By Citizen Reporter May 21, 2026 07:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike …
Sonko revokes unapproved NEDP Kwale appointments, insists on democratic processCapital News
… The National Assembly lawyer also cited the Supreme Court ruling in the impeachment case of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, saying the apex court had cautioned against unnecessary delays in impeachment proceedings. …
National Assembly rejects claims of unfair Gachagua impeachmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30-The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has placed former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on his defence in a high-profile corruption case linked to the irregular award of a 2018 county tender. …
Court Puts Former Nairobi Governor Sonko on Defence in 2018 Corruption CaseCapital News
NAIROBI ,Kenya Apr 30 – A Nairobi court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain the accusation. …
Sonko cleared of money laundering, put on defence over tender fraud chargesCitizen Digital
Mike Sonko acquitted of money laundering charges by a Nairobi court By Dzuya Walter April 30, 2026 11:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. …
Mike Sonko acquitted of money laundering charges by a Nairobi courtThe Standard
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused persons have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to the alleged irregular award of a heavy equipment hire tender by the Nairobi County Government in 201 …
Sonko, three others have case to answer in Sh14 million graft scandalThe Standard
… The former Nairobi governor, Mike Sonko, was present as an interested party in the case, with the family opposed to Kaunga's plea to access the matrimonial house. …
KDF soldier unfit to stand trial for wife's murderFormer Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko visited survivors of the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he donated food, non-food items, and financial assistance to affected families. The fire killed 16 students in one of Kenya's deadliest school tragedies in recent years; Sonko called for accountability and collective support for those affected.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko visited survivors of the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he donated food, non-food items, and financial assistance to affected families. The fire killed 16 students in one of Kenya's deadliest school tragedies in recent years; Sonko called for accountability and collective support for those affected.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party has suspended Secretary General Ben Mulwa over allegations of misconduct and disrespect toward party leadership, including acting outside party structures during a Kwale office opening. Ochali Oyeyo has been appointed as Acting Secretary General.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), announced an immediate suspension of party registration and operational activities, citing allegations that officials were demanding payments from members and aspirants seeking to register or secure party tickets. Sonko specifically linked NEDP Secretary General Ben Mulwa to complaints from aspirants in Kwale County.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEDP leader Mike Sonko has revoked appointments allegedly announced at the opening of the party's Ukunda offices in Kwale County, clarifying that no officials have been elected or nominated to the county leadership structure and insisting all positions will be filled through formal democratic process.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers representing the National Assembly have defended the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing claims that he was denied opportunity to defend himself. The Assembly argued that Gachagua had sufficient time between charges being read on October 9 and the Senate trial on October 16-17 to prepare his case, and that proceedings followed constitutional timelines and Senate standing orders.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has placed former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on his defence in a corruption case linked to the irregular award of a 2018 county tender for heavy equipment hire. Sonko and three co-accused face four counts including conspiracy to commit an economic crime and acquisition of proceeds of crime, but were acquitted on a money laundering charge.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has cleared former Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence, but found he has a case to answer on charges related to the alleged irregular award of tenders during his tenure at City Hall.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence, but found he has a case to answer on charges related to the irregular award of tenders during his tenure at City Hall.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court ruled that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to an alleged irregular award of a heavy equipment hire tender by Nairobi County Government in 2018. Trial Magistrate Isabellah Barasa found that the Director of Public Prosecutions established a prima facie case on four counts against Sonko, Frederick Odhiambo Oyugi (trading as Yiro Enterprises), ROG Security Limited, and its director Anthony Otieno Ombok.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
A Nakuru High Court ordered KDF officer Edwin Kaunga committed to Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital after a psychiatric report found him unfit to stand trial for his wife Anita Mugweru's death on April 14, 2026. The report indicated Kaunga suffered behavioral changes, irritability, and violence following a deployment to Somalia, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →