Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko during his recent appearance before the anti-corruption court at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi to answer charges of corruption. [David Njaaga,Standard]Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s woes continued after being charged afresh with conspiracy to defraud Sh14 million from the county government. The charge sheet is properly filed and is admitted as part of the court records,” ruled Ooko. Sonko faced a second count of conflict of interest by allegedly receiving Sh8.4 million from Odhiambo in his private accounts arising from the tender for hire of the machinery. The magistrate directed that the cash bail of Sh15 million which the governor had deposited when he was charged last year shall apply to the fresh charges.

Source: Standard Digital September 18, 2020 08:26 UTC