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Allow Mike Sonko to vie for governor seat or live to regret, John Khaminwa tells court

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's lawyer John Khaminwa at a Mombasa court on July 6, 2022. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Lawyers representing embattled former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko have asked the court to promote democracy by allowing him to vie for the Mombasa governor's seat. 

Sonko’s battery of lawyers led by John Khaminwa, Wifred Nyamu, Jared Magolo, Derrick Odhiambo and Titus Kirui said Sonko’s petition against the IEBC was a test for democracy in the country.

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