Sonko claims State House meddled in Sh20m graft case, asks for acquittal The former governor alleges that his prosecution was politically motivated. News 21 min ago
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has concluded his three-day sworn defence in a Sh20 million corruption case, asking the court to acquit him after accusing his political detractors of orchestrating his prosecution.
Mr Sonko’s appearance before Justice Ondieki followed a decision by Chief Justice Martha Koome to allow the judge, who had been handling the case as a magistrate before his elevation to the High Court, to return to the subordinate court to conclude the part-heard trial.
Justice Ondieki, who was appointed a judge of the Environment and Land Court in May 2026, had already placed Mr Sonko and Mr Ombok on their defence before his promotion.
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