Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko during his impeachment debate last year. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s woes continued after the High Court in Nairobi issued another order stopping him from vying in the August 9 election. Justice Anthony Mrima issued the order stopping the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission from receiving, considering, evaluating or approving the nomination papers by Sonko vie for the position of Mombasa Governor. “The commission is also restrained from publishing in the Kenya Gazette the nomination of Mike Mbuvi Gideon Sonko as a candidate for Mombasa gubernatorial election pending determination of the suit,” ruled Mrima. The petitioners argued that even if Sonko is cleared and wins the Mombasa governorship seat, he cannot assume office on account that his impeachment was valid.

Source: Daily Nation May 25, 2022 02:13 UTC