Embattled Nairobi Governor Sonko Skips Jamhuri Day Fete in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who was charged with various corruption-related offenses this week, skipped this year's Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Nyayo Stadium on Thursday.
Instead, Sonko took to social media to wish a happy Jamhuri Day to Nairobi residents and Kenyans adding that he was spending time home following his release from custody on Wednesday.
"I am happy to join the rest of Kenyans in marking the 56th Jamhuri Day celebrations. To all Nairobi residents and Kenyans at large I wish y'all a happy Jamhuri Day," he wrote.
"The last few days have been a bit difficult. However, I would like to thank my family, friends, well-wishers and all of you the great people of Nairobi for standing with me. I'm home now and continuing with treatment after posting bail yesterday," he added.
"As I have always said, I am a law-abiding citizen, hence shall comply with the court's decision that I stay away from my office to let justice take its course.”
Sonko, who was released on a cash bail of Sh15 million after spending five days in police custody, has been barred from accessing his office until his trial concludes.
The celebrations were presided over by President Kenyatta with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as the special guest. Leaders who attended the fete included Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga, and National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, among others.
Also in attendance were special envoys and foreign diplomats stationed in Nairobi. Today marks 56 years since Kenya became a republic.
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Sonko belongs in jail he is…
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Sonko belongs in jail he is a self confessed thief and landgrabber.
Kenyans want secession. We are tired.
At least the man is ashamed…
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At least the man is ashamed of stealing ordinary Kenyan’s money. Do the right thing and resign the governor seat. Kenyans are tired of thieves!
Uhuru and his mom should be…
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Uhuru and his mom should be the first to go to jail. from trophy hunting to fixing milk prices. these fools steal millions, Sonko stole but not billions like the rest.
@Konmen - Slow down time to…
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In reply to Uhuru and his mom should be… by DANIEL KOMEN (not verified)
@Konmen - Slow down time to win Sonko for Ruto! All thieves of poor people’s taxes end up in Ruto’s court, the high priest of corruption - big and small! It is just normal for you to turn a blind eye to massive theft as long as a Kale is the thief. The days of a thief is numbered at 40 - your Ruto is already past that counting already!!?? What a shame!
It will not be a surprise to…
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It will not be a surprise to see this thug voted as a president one day.
You are nothing but a thief…
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You are nothing but a thief. You have embezzled tons and tons of public funds. You escaped from jail. You fought and injured some policemen. You should be in jail and not walking around. How corrupt can one person be?
If Sonko is not guilty, then…
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If Sonko is not guilty, then he has nothing to worry about.He will be cleared and exonerated,but if he is guilty,this time lock him and put adouble chain on his legs so that he does not escape as he did before.
He go to court in an…
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He go to court in an ambulance from KNH after paying a bond he recovers and goes home. Which doctor discharged him form KNH. Doctors should be held accountable for these kind of corruption. A patient who has HIV, TB & Epilepsy as Sonko said previously cannot be let loose without being cleared by a doctor.
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