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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko behind bars. The ruling ion his bail application was moved to February 9 2021. [David Njaaga, Standard]
Ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's application for bail in his robbery and assault case has been deferred to January 9.
Mike Sonkofaces terror-related and assault charges. [Daavid Njaaga, Standard]
Some lawyers representing Sonko informed The Standard that they were being sent on a wild goose meaning they did not know what exactly was going on behind the scenes.
Kiambu principal magistrate Stella Atambo had directed that Sonko be brought before her for ruling on the bail application.
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen converse with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. [David Njaaga, Standard]
Sonko was charged that on May 25, 2019, at Buruburu Phase four in Kamukunji jointly with others not before court forcibly and violently entered into land number Lr Nairobi block 78/8, the property of Landmark International Properties.
Sonko faced another count of assault causing actual bodily harm. It was alleged that on May 25, 2019, at Buruburu phase four in Kamukunji jointly with others not before court unlawfully led a group of men and assaulted Alex Kioko thereby occasioning him actual bodily harm.
Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga talks to converses with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. [David Njaaga, Standard]
Sonko faced three more counts of assault causing bodily harm to Musyoki Kavunda, Joel Kinja and John Mungai on the same date, place and time.
The prosecution objected to Sonko’s release on bond and bail.
In their affidavit, the prosecution said that Sonko was a flight risk and that he would interfere with the witnesses in the matter.
The court was informed that the ex-governor had previously failed to attend court.
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
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