×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Kamata Friday: Sonko to spend weekend in custody

Governor Mike Sonko moments after he landed at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. He will be a guest of the State for the weekend. [File, Standard]

The flamboyant Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko will spend the next 61 hours in police cells after the High Court denied him anticipatory bail.

Sonko is being held over the loss of Sh357 million. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit economic crime, willful failure to comply with the law and conflict of interest.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in