This archive report was first published on 18 November 2019.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko presented himself at Integrity Centre on November 5, 2019, as summoned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). However, his visit turned into a heated exchange after he accused the commission's officers of harassment.
Speaking at City Park Estate in Parklands, Nairobi, on November 16, 2019, Sonko recounted the incident, stating that he was disrespected by the officials who thoroughly frisked him and unzipped his trousers.
According to Sonko, the officers went as far as touching his private parts and using a machine on his manhood to check if he was hiding a camera.
"They should uphold respect, last time, I respectfully showed up after they summoned me and they harassed me," Sonko said.
He further claimed that the officers put their fingers in his privates and wondered if they are gay, saying, "Wewe ni governor, unafunguliwa zip, unaekwa vidole kwa sehemu nyeti, kwani nyinyi ni mashoga? It is unfair. That is witch-hunt. We know our rights."
Sonko also complained that he was forced to remove his shoes and socks, saying, "They removed my socks and shoes like I was a prisoner. When they brought that screening machine close to my face I pushed it away."
The governor further called for EACC to be disbanded, saying, "I want to appeal to the President, let it be disbanded. They are the most corrupt… murderers."
