Also known as: former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko · former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko · the former Nairobi governor · NEDP leader Mike Sonko · former Governor Mike Sonko
Former Nairobi Governor and National Economic Development Party leader involved in ongoing tax disputes and 2027 election campaigns.
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Capital 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 murderThe Kenya Revenue Authority has moved to recover Ksh.623.39 million in alleged outstanding tax arrears from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko through First Community Bank, citing principal tax of Ksh.308.92 million, penalties of Ksh.15.76 million, and interest of Ksh.298.72 million for the period between January 2015 and December 2019.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has moved to recover Ksh.623.39 million in alleged outstanding tax arrears from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko through First Community Bank, citing principal tax of Ksh.308.92 million, penalties of Ksh.15.76 million, and interest of Ksh.298.72 million for the period between January 2015 and December 2019.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has formally declared his candidacy for the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 General Election, branding himself "Mr Fix-it" and proposing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as his running mate.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Chief Officer for Customer Care Geoffrey Mosiria has announced his intention to run for governor in 2027, seeking to unseat incumbent Johnson Sakaja who appointed him as Chief Officer for Health after the 2022 elections. Mosiria says he is acting on calls from the people of Nairobi and has enlisted former Governor Mike Sonko to facilitate meetings with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i for potential endorsement.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge has rejected an attempt by the Assets Recovery Agency to seize Sh28 million held in various bank accounts belonging to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, finding insufficient evidence that the funds were proceeds of crime. The court ordered the funds, which had been preserved under court orders since February 2020, to be released to Sonko.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, seeking the Nairobi governorship in 2027 under The Mwananchi Party, argues that his constituency management demonstrates he can effectively run the capital, stating that leading a constituency and running a county both require effective leadership and service delivery.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko testified in court that his refusal to sign the county budget, based on legal advice about inadequate frameworks for transferred functions, was at the centre of his dispute with the national government and preceded his impeachment.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of orchestrating his impeachment and framing him in corruption charges, claiming senators were bribed to support his removal and that the EACC fabricated the graft case against him.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Five quintuplets — Bravin, Bravlyn, Bravelle, Bravina and Braelyn — died shortly after being born prematurely at Thika Level 5 Hospital. A requiem and memorial service was held at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi before the babies are buried at their father's ancestral home in Kuria, Migori County.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), campaigned in Tharaka Nithi County on Sunday, urging young voters to elect leaders committed to poverty eradication and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is moving to the High Court after losing a tax dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority over a Sh385 million assessment. Sonko challenges the assessment relating to Sh1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019, claiming the money did not constitute undeclared taxable income.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko plans to appeal to the High Court after the Tax Appeals Tribunal dismissed his challenge against a KRA tax assessment stemming from Ksh.1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019. Sonko maintains the funds were from legitimate sources including business transactions, loans, and land sales, not undeclared taxable income.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has contested Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's advisory to the Supreme Court, arguing that impeached leaders should not be barred from contesting elections until they have exhausted all available legal remedies. Sonko maintains that the Constitution protects impeached leaders from disqualification while an appeal or review against the impeachment decision remains pending.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEDP party leader Mike Sonko toured Kangemi and Kibagare in Westlands Constituency, promoting the party's economic empowerment programme for youth, women and community groups ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sonko said he is visiting Nairobi's 17 constituencies to hear from residents and assess community challenges.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Economic Development Party leader Mike Sonko has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign in Nairobi focused on youth, women and community empowerment under the "Uchumi Bora" campaign, which will be rolled out across all 17 constituencies in the capital ahead of the 2027 General Election.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEDP Party Leader Mike Sonko met with domestic workers at the party's Upper Hill headquarters and called for improved pay, stronger legal protections, and greater recognition of the profession, proposing they be referred to as "House Managers" instead of terms such as "maids" or "house girls."
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mike Sonko says he has undergone significant personal change, including losing more than 20 kilogrammes, quitting alcohol, and reducing nightlife while becoming more focused on faith, family and philanthropy. The transformation began in December when he weighed 98.9 kilogrammes and consulted a nutritionist, adopting a diet of traditional foods while avoiding carbs, starch and fatty foods; he now weighs 77.6 kilogrammes.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to stay in the opposition and resist alliance with President William Ruto, describing the 2027 election as Kalonzo's defining political moment and pledging overwhelming support from his own National Economic Development Party.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party welcomed defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee in Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County, including parliamentary aspirant Abdi Dahib and several MCA aspirants, as the party expands ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to reverse his impeachment, citing new evidence and a recent East African Court of Justice ruling. He maintains that a 2022 High Court ruling allowing him to vie for office has never been overturned and that he remains eligible to contest any political seat in the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NEPD Party leader Mike Sonko has said President William Ruto's political future depends on delivering campaign promises and government services rather than engaging in political rhetoric or slogans such as "Wantam" and "Tutam," arguing that Kenyans judge governments by service delivery and economic progress.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief on October 3, 2026, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. The clan, with an estimated 400,000 members across multiple regions in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, says the installation restores its cultural identity and traditional leadership after operating without a recognized chief since independence.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko questioned the Supreme Court's decision to seek an Attorney General advisory opinion on whether impeached state officers can contest elections while appeals are pending, arguing the court had already addressed the issue in his own 2022 impeachment case. Sonko also raised concerns about former Chief Justice Martha Koome's pre-ruling remarks and the compressed timeline for his appeal hearing.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has blamed the Supreme Court for his impeachment and the subsequent bar on holding public office, claiming the Chief Justice made predetermined public statements that sealed his fate and should have recused herself from his case.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has defected from the ruling UDA to join the National Economic Democratic Party (NEDP), with the party announcing she will contest the Mara Constituency parliamentary seat in Tharaka Nithi County in 2027.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joined the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) led by Mike Sonko on Thursday, departing the UDA as she positions herself to contest the Maara Constituency parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party has launched a grassroots mobilization campaign in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election, beginning with a tour of Mugumoini Ward in Lang'ata Constituency alongside parliamentary and ward aspirants.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →