This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.
On December 6, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arrested on the orders of Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji.
He was taken to court on the same day, where a team of 12 lawyers led by Senator Kipchumba Murkomen represented him.
According to the charges against him, Sonko is accused of multiple economic crimes, including embezzlement and abuse of office.
On December 9, 2019, Sonko appeared in court to answer to the charges, surrounded by a team of lawyers and supporters, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot.
His lawyers, led by Senator Murkomen, argued on his behalf, while the prosecution presented evidence against him.
On December 6, 2019, Sonko was taken into custody by the police, marking the beginning of a long and complex legal battle.
As the case unfolded, Sonko's lawyers worked tirelessly to defend him against the charges, which included multiple counts of economic crimes and abuse of office.
