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EACC detectives arrest businessman Praful Kumar for 'attempting' to bribe Sonko

EACC detectives arrest businessman Praful Kumar on suspicion he tried to bribe Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to allow the construction of a hotel. [EACC twitter handle]

Businessman Praful Kumar was on Monday arrested by Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) detectives on suspicion of attempting to bribe Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko.

 Kumar who was at his Kanamai home in Kilifi County at the time of the arrest has denied the EAAC claims.

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