Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has denied more than 10 counts related to money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a Sh357 million scandal.
While appearing before Milimani Law Courts on Monday morning, Sonko pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges when he was arraigned before anti-corruption court magistrate Douglas Ogoti, in a packed court that was secured by anti-riot police officers.
He was represented by several lawyers led by Cecil Miller, who unsuccessfully applied for an anticipatory bail soon after the Governor was arrested in Voi in a dramatic scene captured on video on Thursday after the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji indicted him and 18 others.
Heavily armed anti-riot police officers were deployed around the court precincts following reports his supporters were planning to hold demonstrations, including the city centre to protest his arrest.
Sonko was escorted to court at 7 am in handcuffs, amid tight security.
His application to be released on bail will be heard today at 2:30 pm.
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Cancer still a big threat
pole sana mzee nakuombea mungu akupe avueni ya haraka?
May God give you strength mheshimiwa to overcome the pains & quick recovery Hon:sir.
Your Comments That is incitement to the highest order. The law should take it's course.
Who is Haji,.....,whose son is he....,from his family background can he be trusted to bring the corrupt to book.....how many has he brought to book apart from side shows...& the poor used victims ??
Keroche fight on
I watched it and to me it was nothing short of AWESOME 💥
Brian go go go go you are better than the alais of this nation. most of the political class especially in Nairobi are dirtier than you. wengine ni criminals and they just managed it. furthermore wahubiri tumewaona why should we close one eye.na zote zinafanya
Your Commentthats not enough siz let it be 1yr
uko smt