Written By Gerald Gekara 📝
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been restricted from travelling to the United States of America over involvement in ‘significant corruption’.
In a communique from the US Department of State, Mike Sonko was said to have been involved in corruption and bribery.
“The U.S. Department of State is designating former-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Gidion Mbuvi Kioko due to his involvement in significant corruption. While in office, Governor Sonko solicited bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding government contracts to his associates.”
Immediate family members have also been barred from visiting the United States.
“The Department of State is also announcing the designation of the following members of Sonko’s immediate family: his wife Primrose Mwelu Nyamu Mbuvi; their daughters Saumu Agnes Mbuvi and Salma Wanjiru Mbuvi; and Sonko’s minor child.”
According to the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, the decision goes a long way in reaffirming support in Kenya’s institutions
“These designations reaffirm the commitment of the United States to combatting corruption and supporting the rule of law while strengthening democratic institutions in Kenya. We will continue to use all available tools to promote accountability for corrupt actors in this region and globally.”
The former governor was kicked out of the seat by Members of the County Assembly.
His case challenging the impeachment was also thrown out by the Supreme court.
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