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Court suspends Sh10m corruption case against Mike Sonko

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko leaves the Milimani Anti-corruption Court in Nairobi on June 7, 2021.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Sonko wants another magistrate appointed to hear the case currently being heard by Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti.

The High Court on Monday suspended the Sh10 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko following his allegation of an unfair trial.

Justice James Wakiaga, who heard a petition presented by lawyer John Khaminwa, for Sonko, said the ex-governor’s case will be heard on July 4.