Also known as: former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko · former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko · the former Nairobi governor
Former Nairobi Governor leading the National Economic Development Party, recently responding to graft allegations and supporting fire survivors.
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Capital 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 has gifted the Kenya Junior Starlets under-17 team Sh1 million following their 3-1 victory over South Africa, which secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has gifted the Kenya Junior Starlets under-17 team Sh1 million following their 3-1 victory over South Africa, which secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome requesting that newly appointed High Court Judge Charles Ondieki be allowed to return to the lower court to conclude his Sh20 million graft case, which came up for further defence hearing before Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Baraza on Monday.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nakuru has issued interim orders restraining Captain Edwin Kaunga, a KDF officer in remand on a murder charge, from harassing or threatening Nyokabi Mugweru and her family. The officer allegedly made threats by phone while in prison, and the case is scheduled for hearing on July 7.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Economic Development Party has suspended its Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu effective immediately, barring him from transacting any business on behalf of the party. The party notified the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and requested his name be removed from records as an authorized official and signatory.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn charges against a young mother who was arrested during the June 25 memorial protests. The woman, who appeared in court with her toddler, was among 58 initial suspects but the only female accused; the prosecution cited her status as a young mother with a small child in withdrawing the charges.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 200 suspects arrested during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests were released on KSh1,000 cash bail each after being arraigned at Milimani Law Courts, charged with obstructing vehicles and disrupting traffic. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, accompanied by Senior Counsel James Orengo and Advocate Babu Owino, paid the bail for the accused.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 90 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles on public roads under the Kenya Roads Act. The accused came from multiple police stations and allegedly heaped stones and burned tyres on roads, causing obstruction to motor vehicles.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Kibera court has issued a warrant of arrest against former National Economic Development Party Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial on charges of obtaining Ksh. 2.05 million by false pretences between September and October 2022.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nakuru court has issued interim orders restraining a former Kenya Defence Forces officer charged with murder from harassing, intimidating, threatening, or interfering with the family of the deceased. The orders followed an urgent application by the mother of the deceased, who alleged the accused had been threatening and intimidating her family while in custody.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nakuru court has issued interim orders restraining a former Kenya Defence Forces officer charged with murder from harassing, intimidating, or interfering with the family of the deceased. The restraining order followed an application by the mother of the victim, who alleged the accused had been threatening and intimidating her family while in custody.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students from Utumishi Girls Academy hospitalized after a fire incident will resume learning through online classes while recovering. The Ministry of Education has arranged virtual lessons for all students, including Form Four candidates preparing for national examinations, to begin next week.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six survivors of the Utumishi Academy fire have been transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized medical reviews and treatment of injuries including fractures, deep wounds, and psychological trauma. The intervention was supported by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, weeks after the burial of 16 students who died in the tragedy.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cecilia Wanjiku, the second confirmed victim of the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire, was laid to rest in Olkalau, Nyandarua County. According to Mike Sonko, Wanjiku had safely escaped the fire but returned to the burning building to rescue fellow students and did not emerge.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, locking him out of holding public office and casting doubt on his presidential ambitions, though he has lodged an appeal. The ruling raises questions about whether Gachagua might pivot to a kingmaker role despite the setback to his opposition leadership.
9 June 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 →