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Is Sonko running for Mombasa governor?

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

There are indications that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is set for a political comeback if a document indicating that the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Democratic Movement party has cleared him for nominations in the Mombasa Governor race is anything to go by.

 The IEBC document indicates that Sonko will have to face it off with Kisauni MP Ali Mbogo, who is also eyeing the county’s top job on the same ticket.

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