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Sonko Acquitted in Sh357 Million Corruption Case

Mike Mbuvi Sonko, the former Nairobi Governor, and 16 others have been acquitted in a Kes.357 million corruption case. Senior Principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu,

February 8, 2024

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Sonko Unveils New Post-rehab Plan For Conjestina Achieng’

Conjestina Achieng’ has been discharged from Rehab, and Mike Sonko has moved to fulfill his promise to the former boxing champion. Conje was undergoing

June 14, 2023

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Sonko now flaunts diamonds as daughter defends him against trolls

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko continued to be a menace on social media amid mixed reactions for showing off his wealth. Sonko stunned Kenyans

May 17, 2023

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‘Stop Birthing Like A Cat!’ Sonko Blasts Karen Nyamu Over Samidoh Drama

Mike Sonko went straight for the jugular as he took aim at fellow politician Karen Nyamu following her drama with Mugithi musician Samidoh and

December 21, 2022

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I’ll Be on the Ballot: Defiant Sonko Reveals Next Move

It appears Mike Sonko’s goose is not yet cooked, with the former Nairobi Governor taking steps to counter the Supreme Court ruling that upheld

July 18, 2022

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Sonko Heaps Praise on Uhuru Kenyatta, Campaigns For Azimio

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday offered rare praise for President Uhuru Kenyatta for his work in the city via the Nairobi Metropolitan

July 13, 2022

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Sonko Sues Chebukati For Barring Him From Mombasa Governor’s Race

Mike Sonko has sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for barring him from vying for the Mombasa governor seat. Through lawyer John

June 7, 2022

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I Won’t Pay a Shilling, Bring the Child To Me: Sonko Rubbishes Child Support Suit

A woman who sued Mike Sonko for Sh448,450 monthly child support won’t be getting a cent, the former Nairobi governor has declared. Taking to

May 25, 2022

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Mike Sonko Sued For Sh450,000 Child Support

Mike Sonko can’t seem to catch a break, with his latest upset coming in the way of a child support lawsuit. The Mombasa Governor

May 24, 2022

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Rigathi, Waiguru, Sonko, Babu Owino ‘Red Carded’ From August Polls

Kenya Kwanza Alliance presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua is among a list of political aspirants the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) has ‘red-carded’ from vying

May 23, 2022

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Sonko to be Rearrested For Escaping Shimo La Tewa Prison

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is facing arrest for allegedly escaping from lawful custody. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the controversial politician

May 18, 2022

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NEW POLL: Sonko Opens Huge Lead Against Abdullswamad in Mombasa Governor Race

Despite all his legal tribulations, Mike Mbuvi Sonko is on track to be the first Kenyan to hold the governor position in two different

May 13, 2022

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Joho Leads Onslaught on Sonko, “Mombasa Doesn’t Need a Nairobi Reject”

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders in Mombasa led by Governor Hassan Joho have opposed Mike Sonko’s bid for the gubernatorial seat in the upcoming

May 4, 2022

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Blow For Sonko as Mombasa Residents Ask Court To Block His Governor Bid

Sonko has barely started his campaigns for Mombasa governor and his bid is already facing opposition from two voters in Mombasa. George Odhiambo and

April 27, 2022

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Sonko Opens Up on Betraying Nairobians, Relationship With President Uhuru, Kalonzo Influence

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has explained his decision to run for Nairobi governor in the upcoming August Elections. The flamboyant politician had set

April 26, 2022

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Sonko Campaigns for Agnes Kagure as Next Nairobi Governor

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has come out in support of businesswoman Agnes Kagure, as she seeks to take over the top Nairobi county

April 4, 2022

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Saumu Sonko – We are Co-parenting Well with my First Baby Daddy

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sinko’s daughter, Agnes Saumu Sonko, has opened up on single motherhood as her daughters turned a year older. Saumu’s secondborn

March 9, 2022

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Businessman Loses Sh596K in Spiked Drink Incident at Sonko’s Club

A businessman is counting losses after a night out with a damsel at the newly opened Volume VIP Club in Shanzu, Mombasa. As the story goes,

February 1, 2022

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Day Sonko Almost Committed Suicide at City Hall

Mike Sonko apparently contemplated taking his own life while serving as Governor of Nairobi. The former county boss made the bombshell revelation Thursday, January

January 21, 2022

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