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What is Mike Sonko’s legal position?

Mike Sonko

Kenyan politician who served as Governor of Nairobi City County from 2017 until his removal by impeachment in December 2020.

Most recent filing 6 Feb 2026Last confirmed 26 Oct 202612 sources

  1. Question

    What is Mike Sonko’s legal position?

  2. Present position

    ChargedPresent position

    He remains on trial as an accused at the defence stage after the High Court overturned his 2022 acquittal; no verdict had been reported as of the latest source (EACC, February 2026).

  3. Detail

    Nairobi City County Sh20-24 million corruption case (Anti-Corruption Case No. 1 of 2020)

    Charged

    He remains on trial as an accused at the defence stage after the High Court overturned his 2022 acquittal; no verdict had been reported as of the latest source (EACC, February 2026).1 2 3 4 5

    Authority
    Milimani Anti-Corruption Magistrate's Court; High Court of Kenya (Anti-Corruption Division) on appeal
    Status as of
    Feb 2026
    History
    1. 27 Jan 2020Case instituted: money laundering, conflict of interest, fraudulent acquisition of public property and conspiracy, with co-accused Antony Ombok Jamal.
    2. 7 Sep 2020Charge sheet amended.
    3. 21 Dec 2022Trial court acquitted him, relying on the original charge sheet.
    4. 22 Dec 2022DPP lodged appeal (High Court Anti-Corruption Criminal Appeal No. E016 of 2022).
    5. 11 Dec 2024High Court (Nixon Sifuna J) set aside the acquittal and ordered a fresh case-to-answer determination before a different magistrate.
    6. 10 Jan 2025Magistrate Charles Ondieki ruled he has a case to answer on 11 counts (conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering); defence hearing set for May 2025.
    7. Feb 2026Testified in his own defence as the 21st defence witness (EACC).

    Nairobi City County Sh357 million graft case

    Acquitted

    Mike Sonko was acquitted in the Sh357 million graft case on 7 February 2024, according to Nation Media Group; no appeal has been found.6

    Authority
    Anti-Corruption Court, Milimani Law Courts (Chief Magistrate Eunice Nyuttu)
    Status as of
    7 Feb 2024
    History
    1. 7 Feb 2024Acquitted together with co-accused, with the court citing inadequate evidence, as reported by Nation Media Group.

  4. Authorities cited

    1. PrimarySonko testifies in ongoing City Hall corruption caseEthics and Anti-Corruption Commission · 6 Feb 2026
    2. PrimaryRuling on case to answer, Magistrates' Anti-Corruption Court Case No. 1 of 2020, Republic vs. Kioko Mike Sonko Mbuvi GideonEthics and Anti-Corruption Commission · 10 Jan 2025
    3. PrimaryBack to the drawing board for Sonko as High Court overturns his acquittal in Kes20m corruption caseEthics and Anti-Corruption Commission · 13 Dec 2024
    4. PrimaryHigh Court Anti-Corruption Criminal Appeal No. E016 of 2022 DPP v. Kioko Mike Sonko Mbuvi & 2 othersEthics and Anti-Corruption Commission · 19 Dec 2024
    5. SecondaryCourt declares Sonko must face trial in Ksh24M graft scandalKenyans.co.ke · 10 Jan 2025
    6. SecondaryMike Sonko acquitted in Sh357 million graft caseNation Media Group (Mwananchi) · 7 Feb 2024

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Revision note

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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