Mike Sonko returns to court in Sh10 million abuse of office Case

Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko during the defence hearing before Magistrate David Ondieki at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, Nairobi, on October 13, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko appeared at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for a defence hearing in a case in which he faces several charges, including abuse of office.

Sonko, accompanied by his lawyer Assa Nyakundi, appeared before Magistrate David Ondieki.

Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko, with his lawyer Assa Nyakundi, during the defence hearing before magistrate David Ondieki at the Milimani anti-corruption court, Nairobi, on October 13, 2026. The case is scheduled to resume tomorrow/LEAH MUKANGAIFormer Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko, with his lawyer Assa Nyakundi, during the defence hearing before magistrate David Ondieki at the Milimani anti-corruption court, Nairobi, on October 13, 2026. The case is scheduled to resume tomorrow/LEAH MUKANGAI

He is accused of demanding Sh10 million from Web Tribe Limited through ROG Security Limited between January 10 and 19, 2019, allegedly seeking to facilitate payments to the company by the Nairobi County Government.

The case is scheduled to resume on Wednesday.