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Tobiko orders Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko interrogated over 'acting President' remark

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko acknowledeges greetings from the crowd as President Uhuru Kenyatta looks on during the launch of Jubilee Party at the Kasarani Stadium. Photo /Elvis Ogina (Nairobi) September 10th,2016

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko’s declaration that he is “acting President” landed him in trouble yesterday, as State House distanced itself and Kenyans questioned the pattern of disregard for the institution of the Presidency.

Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko ordered the police to immediately interrogate the Senator in respect to both his conduct and utterances on Friday at the funeral of former assistant minister Wavinya Ndeti’s husband.

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