This archive report was first published on 7 December 2019.
On Friday, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arrested in Voi on his way to Mombasa to attend an official function, despite being in the company of bodyguards and having his phone on.
According to his lawyer, Harrison Kinyanjui, Sonko urgently needs medication, which he was denied during the arrest.
‘It is embarrassing that this happened to our beloved governor who now urgently needs medication because of the inhumane way he was treated by rogue police officers in Voi,’ Kinyanjui said.
As a result of the arrest, Sonko sustained injuries and is now walking with a limp. His health situation is worsening, and Kinyanjui has called for the arrest of a police officer captured on camera beating and mishandling the governor.
Meanwhile, Sonko has urged his supporters to remain calm and allow him to deal with the current challenge he is facing. He has also called on his supporters to drop any plans to have thousands of people accompany him to court on Monday.
‘He is courageous and confident and has warned against any drama. We are steadfast and on top of things. So let’s wait,’ Kinyanjui said.
On Monday, the governor will appear in court for a land grabbing case involving EACC officials, which he has vowed to ensure justice is served.
