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City preacher calls Sonko an idiot who doesn’t deserve leadership position as photos emerged of disabled struggling to get to CBD following matatu ban

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Sonko’s administration didn’t factor in the disabled, the sick and the aged when they rolled out blanket ban of matatus from the city.

The Nairobi county government effected the ban from Monday December 3rd prompting thousands for Nairobians to trek for kilometers to the CBD.

The move which is aimed to relieve the congestion of CBD, caused confused on Monday and did little to ease  traffic jam on Nairobi roads.

Your government has brought nothing but sorrow

Pastor Godfrey Migwi of the Hope Church has sent a strong message to Nairobi governor warning him that when when the poor cry God also makes the rich cry.

Migwi says Sonko’s decision to ban matatus from the CBD is punishing poor Nairobians who don’t have personal cars or who can’t afford to hire taxis to take them to the CBD.

“This matatu town center ban with no proper plan from Nrb county government is an idiotic and mindless act, for sure they need to decongest the city for the rich to enjoy but with a better plan to come up with a solution, the work of any leader is to give directions and solutions , and if not he/she is not fit to be a leader he’s only a dictator and a cruel person who doesn’t care. But what I know when poor cry God make rich also cry Before Him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by Him as worthless and less than nothing. To whom, then, will you compare God? What image will you compare Him to?” (Isaiah 40:17,18 ),” wrote Pastor Migwi in part.

Pastor Godfrey Migwi of the Hope Church
Pastor Godfrey Migwi of the Hope Church

Adding that;

“The is are some of questions are in my mind , ok matatu are banned to enter town center, many Kenyans don’t own personal car, what about the disabled, sick ones and the aged ones ,, Your government has brought nothing but sorrow.how does someone working in westlands and lives in Nairobi eastlands commute to work given he is dropped in muthurwa and has to go to ngara.how does a person working on Mombasa rd commute when living in along Thika road yet they are the majority working population that support the same city that’s tearing them into pieces .Did we elect leaders or primary school prefects , God can punish this nation and it’s leadership for less caring.

“Civilizations come and go, and governments rise and fall. Because our Creator loves people, He also blesses each nation with a span of time so it might prosper and do well, but this blessing ends when a nation becomes degenerate, rebellious, and unfit for self-rule. When God determines that extended mercy for a nation has no redeeming effect, He marginalizes or destroys that nation.”

 

Mike Sonko finally explains why he chose to twang while delivering his speech at the Blue Economy Conference 

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Mike Sonko’s speech at the Blue Economy Conference has been trending on social media for days, the Nairobi governor opted to speak in American accent for the first time ever.

He pronounced words like city as “cirri” and Kenyatta as “Kinyarra” to the disbelief of Kenyans who knows the governor’s academic background well.

Also read: “Welcome to Nairobi cirry, president Kenyarra”Celebs join KOT to poke fun at Sonko after he speaks American accent

Why the fake accent?

Mike Sonko now explains that he adapt the American twang while delivering his speech to impress the international delegation that gathered in Nairobi for the Blue Economy Conference.

“Mgeni siku ya kwanza, mpe mchele na panza, rice with flying fish. Mtilie kifuani, embrace him, mkaribishe… Asanteni sana Moreso Uhuru Kinyarra,” Sonko captioned the video in which he was giving a vote thanking after the departure of the international guest.

 

 

“Welcome to Nairobi cirry, president Kenyarra”Celebs join KOT to poke fun at Sonko after he speaks American accent

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Mike Sonko’s speech at the Blue Economy Conference has been trending on social media, the Nairobi governor opted to speak in American accent for the first time ever.

Sonko adapt the American twang while delivering his speech to impress the international delegation that gathered in Nairobi for the Blue Economy Conference.

He pronounced words like city as “cirry” and Kenyatta as “Kenyarra” to the disbelief of Kenyans who knows the governor’s academic background well.

Reactions

Kenyans on Twitter have been making jokes about Sonko’s newly acquired American accent, and celebs too can’t resist teasing the governor:

Chipukeezy explains clash at Kisumu airport with Sonko’s team 

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Sonko Rescue Team and Chipukeezy had a stand-off at Kisumu International Airport after they both laid claim on sickly boxer Conjestina Achieng.

The two group – Team Sonko and Chipukeezy who was representing National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) both wanted to take Conje back in Nairobi.

Chipukeezy, who serves at NACADA board, had earlier indicated that he had struck a deal with Conje’s family to fly her to the capital for treatment.

“I’ve talked to the family and we have agreed I go pick her tomorrow in kisumu and take her to the Best Rehab/mental in Kenya.. As NACADA We will take care of her ???,” wrote Chipukeezy.

Impasse resolved

On Friday November 2nd, the two teams met at Kisumu airport and they both wanted to take Conje to Nairobi. The stalemate was resolved after Chipukeezy backed down and allowed Team Sonko to fly Conje to the capital.

“It is unfortunate that Sonko also had a plan to take her, but we are all in government so we hope he (Sonko) will take her to the rehabilitation centre proposed by NACADA because we understand it better,” said Chipukeezy will addressing the press at Kisumu airport.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BprRpXbhYkn/

 

 

 

Jacque Maribe and Mike Sonko raise eyebrows as they sit dangerously close to each other (Photos)

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Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko doesn’t mind ladies invading his private space, he loves to sit dangerously close to women.

In January 2017, Sonko caused a stir on social media after he was seen in a tight squeeze with an unknown lady at Kameme FM.

Also read: Mike Sonko causes a stir at Kameme FM studio as he makes a ‘dangerous’ move on a lady (Photos)

Tight squeeze with Maribe

Photos of Mike Sonko and Citizen TV’s   invading each other’s private space have raised eyebrows on social media.

Most people think the posture was inappropriate for the Nairobi governor:

 

 

 

 

“DP Ruto’s Weston Hotel will not be spared in the ongoing demolition exercise” Sonko assures Kenyans

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Economist David Ndii on Monday August 13th called on president Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure Weston Hotel which is linked to deputy president William Ruto is demolished to get back grabbed public land.

Ndii also stressed that Taj Mall (now Airgate center) should also demolished just like Southend Mall and Ukay Centre since it’s also built on road reserve.

They will all be demolished

Nairobi governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday August 14th assured Kenyans that all buildings built on grabbed public land and riparian land will all be demolished.

Sonko also fired shots at Ferdinand Waititu who called on the demolition exercise in Nairobi to stop. The Kiambu governor sensationally stated the owners of buildings built on riparian land should be made to divert the rivers at their own cost.

“Kama watu wanasupport ubomoaji, mimi hapana support. Mambo iangaliwe kama kuna nyumba yako imekaribiana na mto, wewe uambiwe ni gharama yako kuhakikisha hiyo mto imesonga kidogo. Lakini kubomoa nyumba is not a solution. Honestly speaking. It’s such a big loss,” said Waititu on Sunday during a church service in Kikuyu constituency.

Sonko told Waititu to concentrate on his county of Kiambu and stop meddling in Nairobi affairs;

“My good friend and colleague should concentrate on his county. He should know we don’t mix friendship with work. Even Weston; My Buru buru Casurina cocobeach plot; Taj mall and many other buildings shall not be spared if found to be on riparian or public land.
OR May be he does not know what is the definition of a Riparian land and that’s why even in campus he was copying me during CATS. Infact he needs to tell us the status of a petrol station constructed on a grabbed public access at the junction of mihango and Njiru,” wrote Mike Sonko on Facebook.

 

 

Dennis Oliech receives Kes 1.5 million in cash from his new boss Mike Sonko 

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Mike Sonko made a generous donation of Kes 1.5 million to Dennis Oliech who recently lost his mother Mama Mary Auma who died on July 20th.

Mama Oliech succumbed to cancer, she was first diagnosed with cancer way back in 2013. She developed breathing complications at her home in Lavington and passed on while being rushed to the hospital.

On Friday August 3rd, Sonko made a contribution of Kes 1.5 million when he visited the Oliechs. The amount included a personal donation from president Uhuru Kenyatta.

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikeSonkoMbuvi/videos/1948590821845923/

New job

Sonko recently offered Dennis Oliech a job at his government. The Nairobi governor appointed Oliech and former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno as members of the County Sports Committee.

Also read: Dennis Oliech lands new government job courtesy of Mike Sonko

 

Sonko sets the record straight about his future as Nairobi governor after resignation letter surfaces

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Mike Sonko was forced to come out to set the record straight about his position as Nairobi governor after a copy of his resignation letter surfaced online.

The governor announces his resignation in the letter dated July 23rd 2018 and which was addressed to the speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly.

In the letter, Sonko cites various reasons that have forced him step down including being constantly frustrated by the national government of president Uhuru Kenyatta.

“The national government has continually frustrated all my efforts to transform the city which includes; refusal to pay the county debts of over Sh80billion. Refusal by the Controller of Budget to approve Sh5billion in the 2017/2018 financial year. Refusal by the Inspector General to provide me even with 1 police body guard,”  the letter reads in part.

This nonsense must stop

Sonko quickly dismissed the letter in a post on social media. The governor asked his detractors to desists from malicious nonsense.

“Whoever is circulating this malicious nonsense should desist with immediate effect. I’m the elected Governor of Nairobi until the end of my term. Buree kabisaa,” wrote Sonko.

 

Alambe Lolo ama Ameze mate wakikula nyama! Sonko trolled for spoiling Obama’s photo

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Kenyans are not yet sure which phrase they’ll use to explain Governor Mike Sonko recent actions after he ended up in a photo he wasn’t meant to be in.

Kenyans wondered whether they should use “alambe Lolo” or “ameze mate wakikula nyama” while explaining how Sonko was sidelined when President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto, Auma Obama and Barack Obama posed for a photo at statehouse.

Here’s how Kenyans reacted:

https://twitter.com/Kwale_Gooner/status/1018858411218391046

 

Prophetic message! City preacher warns Mike Sonko demolition of kiosks in Nairobi will come back to bite him

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Nairobi county government on Thursday 19th July carried out demolition of illegal structures along Fedha Road and in Nyayo in Embakasi.

Over 140 structures were brought down during the operation, the demolition was also set to be extended to Taj mall area, Embakasi East village, Manyanja Road and Buruburu.

Some of the kiosks that were demolished during the exercise
Some of the kiosks that were demolished during the exercise

Pastor Godfrey Migwi who ministers at of House of Hope in Kayole, warns Mike Sonko that the demolition exercise will come back to bite him.

Pastor Godfrey Migwi
Pastor Godfrey Migwi

“In Nairobi many are being harassed by county government officer’s , small vibada’s and kiosks which they used to fed their family are demolished, now where will they go?The duty of a leader is to lead, leading means to find a solution even in crisis, to give order and direction with a caring heart, it’s good to demolish illegal structures but again as leader it’s your duty to provide a solution to the one’s you lead coz you promised them , and that’s why they voted you in.

“I can speak without fear that Poor Kenyans are in the corner, but what I know when you force even a cat or anything harmless to the edge it come back to you with a force, if government will not find a solution at this time crime rate might be high. Thugs and hit squads will be all over,” wrote Pastor Godfrey Migwi in part.

World cup

The man of God also called out MPs who traveled to Russia to watch World Cup at the expense of Kenyan taxpayers. The preacher reminds lawmakers that it’s God who put them in position of leadership and it’s the same God who can remove them if people are crying about them.

“To our mp’s you are not leading us in the right path, you cannot leave Kenyans in pain when their kiosks, vibada’s, and shop’s are being demolished to go and enjoy yourselves in Russia by taxpayer’s money. To those who knows that prayers changes thing’s we need to continue praying for our leaders….
Dan 2 : 21And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
If we pray hard some May be removed and God have many way’s to settle his peoples.”

Woman nearly dies while grappling for handouts from governor Mike Sonko’s (Photos)

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Nairobi governor Mike Sonko caused a scuffle when he dished out crisp bank notes through the window as his driver before his motorcade sped off.

Sonko had just attended Accelerated National Immunization Campaign that was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) Warehouse in Embakasi.

The philanthropic governor started dishing out money through the window of his car to a crowd that had gathered outside the Kemsa warehouse.

Escape death by a whisker

A woman was nearly killed while grappling for handouts from the Nairobi governor. The woman was almost ran over by Sonko’s motorcade while chasing after Sonko’s car to grab some cash.

 

Sonko’s adopted son Satrine Osinya surprised with a new Mercedes Convertible for his 6th birthday

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Nairobi governor Mike Sonko decided to gift his adopted son Satrine Osinya with a brand new Mercedes E 350 CDI Convertible on his birthday.

The expensive gift comes barely a month after Osinya’s health scare. The kid was admitted to Nairobi hospital about three weeks ago after developing complications following an earlier surgery on his brain in 2014.

Satrin was shot in the head in March 2014 during a terror attack in Mombasa, he was only 8-months-old. The bullet that killed his mother lodged in his brain.

6th Birthday

Sonko perhaps decided to gift his son the expensive German machine to celebrate his recovery. The Nairobi governor spent at least Kes 5 million to buy the Mercedes Benz E 350 CDI Convertible.

Watch the video below:

 

Sonko’s wife: Since Friday sijaona my husband, am living all alone with the children in Nairobi

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Embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has ‘relocated’ to his home in Mua hills, Machakos County claiming his life is in danger in Nairobi.

The government reduced Sonko’s bodyguards from 15 to just 4, the move sparked allegations that the governor was unfairly being punished.

On Tuesday, photos emerged showing Sonko chairing a cabinet meeting from his Mua hills home – some 60 kilometers from Nairobi.

Sonko chairing a cabinet meeting in his home in Mua Hills
Sonko chairing a cabinet meeting in his home in Mua Hills
We’re all scared

Sonko’s wife Primrose Mbuvi narrated how the government directive has taken a toll on her family during an interview on K24 on Wednesday.

The Nairobi First Lady said her husband had not been seen at their Nyari home in Nairobi since Friday last week, she said everybody including the children are scared for their lives.

Primrose Mbuvi
Primrose Mbuvi

“Since Friday, sijaona my husband, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. He has not been around in his Nairobi home because of the security, he fears for his life. Security has been withdrawn, both for night and day. All have been taken away including his bodyguards. We are living in fear; especially the children who are not used to this kind of life. Like now we are sleeping alone, we don’t know what will happen. We only have hopes in our God,” Primrose Mbuvi narrated.

 

 

 

Uhuru’s lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi: Send Sonko back to prison to serve the remainder of his term

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Ahmednasir Abdullahi has revived calls to have Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko sent back to prison to serve the remainder of his term.

The Nairobi governor was briefly jailed at the Shimo la Tewa prison over a controversial land deal, he was still a young man at the time.

Sonko reportedly escaped from Shimo la Tewa where was supposed to be incarcerated for six months. He denies escaping but the issue still haunts him to date, Miguna Miguna highlighted the issue during Nairobi gubernatorial debates.

Back to prison

City lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi is asking Sonko to go back to prison to serve the remainder of his term. Ahmednasir was commenting on a Standard newspaper article where Jubilee Party Vice Chairman David Murathe called for Sonko’s impeachment.

 

Former CJ Willy Mutunga lights up the internet as he lectures Mike Sonko in mother tongue about garbage menace

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Nairobi is literally rotting – garbage, sewer, potholes in the CBD. No wonder recent TIFA poll ranked Sonko as the poorest performing governor.

The survey rates Sonko’s poor performance in environmental cleanliness as well as maintenance of roads and drainage systems.

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga decided to use mother tongue to hammer home the message to Nairobi governor who comes from the same ethnic community as him.

What were you doing in Dubai?

Mutunga questioned why Sonko went on a benchmarking trip to Dubai on waste management yet the garbage menace was in Nairobi.

The former CJ was replying to a tweet by Citizen TV in which the Nairobi governor discussed his trip to United Arab Emirates (U.A.E).

“We Mbuvi ni wisi takataka yiiva Ilovi withi Dubai kwika ata mwa?” he tweeted. (You Mbuvi, You know garbage is here in Nairobi, what were you going to do in Dubai?)

Mutunga’s tweet sent Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) into a frenzy, most people couldn’t agree more with the former Chief Justice.

 

 

 

Sonko: I don’t hate Kikuyus. All my Mpango wa kandos are Kikuyu  

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Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has come out to state that he doesn’t hate any tribe, especially Kikuyu unlike what some have been speculating.

The governor was responding to rumors that he has sidelined the tribe in his government and frustrating those who are holding powerful offices in the county.

What surprised many though is how Sonko said that it when defending his office. In a rather unexpected turn, the governor, who is married, claimed that he has Mpango wa Kando who are all Kikuyu.

“People say Sonko hates Kikuyu, it’s untrue. I have nominated over 10 Kikuyu MCAS, my wife is a Kikuyu, all my side dishes and in laws are Kikuyu. Even the incoming deputy governor is a Kikuyu,” Sonko said.

Laikipia’s Ndiritu Muriithi ranked second best performing governor as Mike Sonko takes bottom position

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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has the lowest rating only beating Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi – a survey conducted ahead of the 5th Annual Devolution Conference indicates.

Kenya’s 47 governors are meeting in Kakamega for the devolution summit from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th April. A survey conducted by Pottpoll indicates how the governors are rated by Kenyans.

The survey was conducted between April 16th -19th and it involved 18,800 respondents of age 18 years and above across the 47 counties.

Top performers

Kitui governor Charity Ngilu, Laikipia’s Ndiritu Muriithi, Makueni’s Kivutha Kibwana, Turkana’s Josphat Nanok and Kisumu’s Anyang’ Nyong’o have the highest approval ratings having being ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively.

Wajir governor Mohamed Abdi, Nairobi’s Mike Sonko, Tana River’s Dhadho Godhana, Kilifi’s Amason Kingi and Trans Nzoia’s Patrick Khaemba take up the bottom five positions.

https://twitter.com/ConsumersKenya/status/988281638357491712

Governor Ndiritu Muriithi’s impressive performance has been attributed to his achievements which includes the launch of destination Laikipia to market his county and gravelling of 150 kilometers of road. Laikipia county also leads in new NHIF registrations at 20,000 people.

Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi

A survey conducted by Polls Kenya in December 2017 had almost the same results with the recent survey. Polls Kenya’s survey also ranked Nairobi’s Mike Sonko among worst performing governors.

 

 

Nation blunders again! Mike Sonko reads riot act to Daily Nation Newspaper

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Mike Sonko has been rattled with an article written on Sunday Nation. The articles purports that the Nairobi governor drinks like a fish even at his office.

The article titled ‘The Madhouse that is Sonko’s City Hall Office’ reveals how the governor starts drinking as early as 10 am at his City Hall office.

Sonko has however dismissed the article terming it as utter defamation. The governor reveals that he has instructed his lawyers to sue Daily Nation.

“A story in today’s Sunday Nation titled ‘The Madhouse that is Sonko’s City Hall Office’ has been widely circulated both in print and electronic form. It has achieved its purpose, which was to portray the Nairobi City County Government under my leadership as dysfunctional, and depict me as a failed Governor.
This is the most unfortunate example of irresponsible journalism where great effort is made to malign the character of an individual and expose him to public ridicule without giving him a chance to defend himself or even investigating to verify allegations before publishing them.

“The tenets of journalism include objectivity, balance and fairness. This story lacked in all these, and the half-hearted sentence at the end of the story that I did not respond to several calls and messages is meant to hide the fact that I was never meant to be heard before my character was attacked in the manner the Sunday Nation has done. I have instructed my lawyers to seek legal redress,” wrote Sonko in part.

Senior government official

Sonko says  Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho is working in cahoot with Nation journalists to taint his reputation.

“Why should a story in a leading national newspaper focus on trivial things like the eggs and sausages I eat for breakfast and ignore life changing, transformational issues? You be the judge.
This is all being orchestrated by a group of people engaged in high level succession politics that I have talked about in the past, whose implementing lead person is Internal Security PS Karanja Kibicho. They have been celebrating the ‘success’ of the hatchet job together with their contact Editor at the Sunday Nation, but I will not be distracted from delivering services to the residents of Nairobi. They can spend as much money as they want to malign my name, but in the end the truth will prevail. I know that a lie can travel half way around the world before truth puts on its shoes but the truth always catches up. And we all know for sure that the moral arc of the universe is long but it bends towards justice. I will continue working for Nairobians and let my work speak for me.”

 

Government finally strips Mike Sonko of his grandeur

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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko received a call from above that made him relinquish a special privilege only accorded to high ranking government officials.

The government ordered Sonko to stop flying the national flag on his official vehicle. Sonko was the only governor in the 47 counties who illegally flew the national flag on his official vehicle.

Privilege not earned

The president and his deputy, the chief justice, cabinet secretaries, speakers of the national assembly and senate as well as Kenyan diplomats while in foreign missions are the only persons allowed to fly the national flags on their vehicles.

Sonko received a call from Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho who ordered him to stop flying the national flag on his vehicles. Governors are however allowed to fly their county flags.

“Mambo ya flag hizo nimekubali kutoa as adviced by Karanja Kibicho na Ndegwa,” wrote Sonko on Facebook.

 

 

Sonko puts Kes 300,000 bounty on the heads of armed robbers who terrorized Maringo residents

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A notorious gang was caught on CCTV terrorizing residents in Maringo shopping center. Mike Sonko is offering a Kes 300,000 bounty for information that could lead to the arrest of notorious Eastlands gang.

The CCTV footage caught the faces of the three-man gang that robbed members of the public in a barber shop. The footage shows the gun-wielding gang storming into the barber shop and ordering everyone to lie down on the floor.

The barber shop that was robbed is located shop next to Hodi Hodi bar in Maringo shopping center near Jogoo road police station.

Enticing bounty

Mike Sonko wants to see the gang that carried out the robbery arrested. The Nairobi governor is offering Kes 300,000 cash reward for information about the gangsters.

“I’m seeking for public assistance from anyone who will give information leading to the arrest of the gangsters. A REWARD of Ksh 300,000 shall be paid for this useful information. Call or text details to 0722886600 information given will be treated with confidentiality,” wrote Mike Sonko.

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorMikeSonkoMbuvi/videos/1770888919616115/

Mike Sonko celebrates his 43rd birthday in style!

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Mike Sonko has finally turned 43 years and to mark this special day, he threw himself an amazing bash at the coast region.

Also read: Saumu Mbuvi’s baby daddy celebrates their daughter’s 1st birthday

From the photos making rounds on social media it seems that this party went down this past weekend attracting close friends and family.

The Nairobi governor also happened to have his Sonko rescue team at the venue; a clear indication that he treats his workers as his family too.

Photos from Sonko’s lit birthday

Despite laying low these days, we can all agree that Mike Sonko still knows how to party! Photos from his party show a live band in action while the food section had plenty dishes ready for his guests.

Check out the photos below;

Mike Sonko finally responds to the cry of #stopharrasing DJ’s in Kenya!

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Kenyan DJ’s this past weekend faced a tough time as they were roughed up while performing at their specific clubs! This forced Kenyans to come up with the #stopharrasingDJ’s that attracted a lot of attention on social media.

A few days later, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has responded to the hashtag due to the pressure he was getting. In his Facebook post Mike Sonko expressed his gratitude to all those who felt the need of bringing the matter to his attention however he had more to say.

DJ’s are responsible for the noise

According to Mike Sonko, the reason why the DJ’s were getting arrested is because they are responsible for the noise polution.

Since most of these clubs are located near neighborhoods, many working Kenyans have been complaining of noise. This makes it hard for most to sleep in peace and for this reason his ministry had to act on time. He wrote saying;

From the comments some of his followers agreed to the post while others felt that he should have dealt with the club owners and not the DJ’s who are simply following instructions from above.

“We won’t stop arresting you” Mike Sonko responds to DJs complaining about harassment

Posted on by Martin Oduor

City DJs are protesting against police arrests. The likes of DJ Crème dela Crème and Kriss Darling have been very vocal about the arrests of their colleagues.

Police have been raiding parties and arresting DJs. Several DJs were arrested last Saturday night in a police swoop which sparked uproar and the start of hashtag #StopArrestingDJs.

Refrain or face the law

Mike Sonko however has no remorse for getting DJs arrested. The Nairobi governor warns that any form of noise pollution from clubs within residential areas would not be tolerated.

Sonko says DJs playing loud music in residential areas will be arrested.  He states that the rights of other people who want peaceful sleep will not be violated by DJs.

“The issue of arrest and harassment of DJs has come to my attention. I appreciate youths trying to make a living. However, DJs especially in the residential areas, should not violate the rights of Nairobians to a good working and living environment. Watoto wa shule and hard working Nairobians should be allowed to have a peaceful night so as to have productive days. In many cases bar owners and managers are never in the scene during operations thats why at some point our DJs are held responsible coz they’re the operators of the music machines. Also note that, we receive complains from residents before we act. Kwa hivyo tunaomba Djs waangalie hio,” wrote Mike Sonko.

 

 

 

Well done! Sonko’s askaris conduct night raid to flush out street children from the CBD (Photos)

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Mike Sonko has finally reined in street children in Nairobi CBD. Hawkers and street families had became a menace in the capital sparking public uproar.

Increased incidences of mugging in Nairobi CBD was blamed on hawkers and street children. Governor Sonko promised to restore the glory of Nairobi CBD by dealing with the problem directly.

City county’s askaris on Tuesday night conducted a swoop to get street children off the city. Sonko’s Rapid Response Team bundled several street kids in vehicles and drove them to rehab centers.

Rehab program

Sonko says his government has rolled out a program to rehabilitate the street children. The governor reveals that the kids will be enrolled in schools.

“The rescued street children will receive treatment of their addiction in our rehabilitation centers as well as get life skills including enrolling them back in school,” said Sonko in a statement.

 

   

 

Mike Sonko’s nightmare continues as petitioners move to court of appeal

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Three weeks ago Mike Sonko was celebrating after high court dismissed petition challenging his win. The petitioners have since moved to court of appeal.

Japheth Muroko and Zacchaeus Okoth withdrew the petition against Sonko as a result of the state failing to provide security. They claimed that they received threats through texts, being followed by strangers, their families etc.

Their submissions to court to have them guaranteed state security only went as far as the judge ordering for their security within the court precincts.

They were told anything outside the court is within police jurisdiction. The two petitioners reported severally to Milimani police station, got an OB number but no security was ever given. Muroko and Okoth have since moved to court of appeal to reinstate the petition.

Lawyer Anthony Oluoch (centre) together with his clients Japheth Moroko (left) and Okoth Oliech outside a Milimani court when they first filed a petition challenging the election of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on September 18 2017. Photo/Star

The two claim that Justice Msagha Mbogholi erred in law and in fact in striking out the petition. The petitioners argue the judge should have followed the procedure and allowed them to withdraw, but leave the matter pending in case someone else wants to pick it up.

The petitioners also wondered why a case which has not gone through full hearing is equated in terms of costs to a case which has been fully heard.

Justice Mbogholi ordered them to pay Sonko and the IEBC Kes 5 million as costs for the suit when he dismissed the petition on January 9th 2018.

Petitioners visit Raila

Mathare MP Hon. Anthony Oluoch and his legal team paid a courtesy call to Raila Odinga and handed over copies of the appeal filed to challenge the decision by Justice Mshaga Mbogoli to dismiss Japheth Muroko and Zacchaeus Okoth’s petition against Sonko.

Mathare MP Hon. Anthony Oluoch and his legal team when they visited Raila

The Mathere MP assured Raila of the solidity of the case when they met days before Muroko and Okoth moved to the court of appeal.

 

 

Governor Mike Sonko caught on Camera crying but fans can’t stop trolling him (Video)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Mike Sonko will never seize to amaze his followers. He is one politician who knows how to keep his social media fans talking; and this is why his latest video has gone viral.

A few hours ago the governor shared an emotional video singing along to Eunice Njeri’s Nani kama wewe. According to reports this is after the High court threw out a petition challenging his victory of Nairobi Governor in the August 2017 general election.

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However the court found the results fair hence Mike Sonko’s victory legit. For this reason the governor felt the need to express how grateful he was to have justice served. He shared his video on his Facebook’s time-line where he is seen struggling to shed tears.

https://youtu.be/kyg-QSi0PKQ

Fans react

Well, not everyone seemed convinced by his tears. His followers went on to troll him for trying to force tears out; but oh well, Mike Sonko still got the attention he needed.

El K D’costa: “Hehehee… Sonko vituko zako hazitawai isha..yani camera man anajaribu kutafuta machozi na nikama machozi pia imeenda strike.. anyway mkombozi wangu pia anaishi”

Nafula Adongo: “I love this Guv.na Mungu akouongoze ukituongoza.all those yapping about publicity should be told that there is no shame in prasisng God.social media is here for Him to be glorified through.kua wakati wa closet na wakwati wadharura,”

Yusuf Godana Junior: “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. Matthew 6:5”