This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
Published on September 4, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has denied any wrongdoing after being grilled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the city's zabuni scandal.
According to sources, Sonko was summoned by EACC on September 4, 2019, to answer questions regarding the distribution of zabuni in Nairobi. The zabuni scandal has been making headlines in Kenya, with many calling for Sonko's resignation.
During the grilling, Sonko maintained that he was not a member of the committee responsible for distributing zabuni, and that he had only been invited to provide information. He also claimed that he was not aware of any wrongdoing in the distribution of zabuni.
However, Sonko's claims have been met with skepticism by many, who point out that he was a key figure in the distribution of zabuni in Nairobi. Sonko has vowed to resign if found guilty of any wrongdoing.
"Sonko is not a member of the zabuni distribution committee, we have officials who handle that," Sonko said in a statement. "EACC summoned me for questioning, and I cooperated fully."
"I have written 13 statements, and I am ready to resign if found guilty," Sonko added.
It is worth noting that the zabuni scandal has been a major issue in Nairobi, with many calling for Sonko's resignation. The scandal has also raised questions about the distribution of zabuni in the city, and whether it was done in accordance with the law.
"We have announced the distribution of zabuni, but EACC says it was not done in accordance with the law," Sonko said.
It remains to be seen whether Sonko will be found guilty of any wrongdoing, but one thing is certain - the zabuni scandal has left a stain on his reputation.
