Mike Sonko

Mike Sonko

politician Kenya

Mike Sonko is a Kenyan politician and former governor of Nairobi, known for his flamboyant style and keen interest in social justice issues. His tenure was marked by efforts to combat corruption and improve city governance. Recently, he made headlines by intervening in a case of alleged fraudulent eviction, demonstrating his commitment to protecting vulnerable property owners from land cartels.

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Kenya Kenya: In March 2020, former Governor Mike Sonko and the then Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa signed a deed transferring four county functions to Nairobi Metropolitan Services. 5

The Standard: How Nairobi County's transfer of functions raises governance questions

Kenya Kenya: Sonko's previous deal is being referenced as a model for Sakaja's current negotiations. 5

The Standard: City Hall betrayal: Like Sonko, Sakaja now seeking NMS-like deal from State Househanging over Sakaja

Kenya Kenya: Mwaura compared Governor Sakaja's limited interactions with the MCAs to those of his predecessors, Mike Sonko and Evans Kidero. 5

The Standard: Why Sakaja may still be impeached after 60 days

Kenya Kenya: Mike Sonko is another governor who has faced impeachment due to corruption and misconduct. 3

The Standard: The devolution experiment has disappointed, but we cannot give up yet

Kenya Kenya: Mike Sonko announced he would personally donate Sh400 million to the team should they clinch the CHAN title. 8

The Standard: Harambee Stars eye Sh1 billion windfall for CHAN glory

Kenya Kenya: Mike Sonko was accused of corruption and faced impeachment efforts due to his fight against corruption at City Hall. 6

The Standard: Court told Sonko charges 'hatched at State House'

Kenya Kenya: Mike Sonko is implicated in a Sh20 million graft scandal related to a revenue collection tender. 3

The Standard: Whistleblower exposes Sh20m City Hall scandal linked to Sonko