Impeached Nairobi governor Mike Sonko says he’s opted for a decade long break from active politics. To this effect, the flamboyant Sonko, who’s been on an offensive rant against President Uhuru Kenyatta in recent weeks, also announced he will withdraw a case challenging Nairobi gubernatorial election. He spoke at Makueni County on Saturday at a funeral attended by several politicians including Deputy President William Ruto. They need to go for a by-election and elect the person whom they love through the ballot,” added Sonko. Sonko has served as Makadara MP, Nairobi Senator, and Governor over the past decade.

Source: Daily Nation January 10, 2021 08:00 UTC