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Why Mike Sonko could still prevail in Mombasa

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko accompanied by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka address their supporters at Changamwe in Mombasa on May 6, 2022. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko held impromptu rallies in Mombasa island on Friday amid intensifying debate in political and legal circles on his suitability to run for the county’s top political seat.

Yesterday, lawyers said Sonko’s hopes to run for the Mombasa governor seat in the August 9 election are hinged on the court’s interpretation of Article 75 (3) and Article 193 of the Constitution.

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