Inside Sonko's push for elusive justice at East Africa's court

Former Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko accompanied by his supporters leave Milimani law courts on December 21, 2022 after he was acquitted in a case where he had been charged with abuse of office and corruption. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

After weeks of shuttling between courtrooms in frantic attempts to save his political career, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko suffered a blow that would halt his fledgling ambitions.

On July 15 last year, the Supreme Court ruled that Sonko's impeachment in December 2020 had been lawful and with their judgment, Sonko would be locked out of the Mombasa governorship race.