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Reprieve for Sonko as orders stopping his clearance lifted

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko during an interview with Standard on April 24, 2022. [David Njaaga,]

The High Court on Monday granted former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and former Kiambu County executive Karungo Wa Thang’wa a reprieve after lifting orders barring the electoral commission from clearing them.

Justices David Majanja, Mugure Thande and Chacha Mwita lifted orders issued by their colleagues Justice Anthony Mrima and John Mativo, paving way for Sonko to vie for the Mombasa governor's seat.

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