This archive report was first published on 10 December 2019.
On December 6, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arrested by police officers in Voi, sparking a heated debate over his use of public funds.
According to reports, Sonko was wearing a designer shirt worth KSh 53,000 at the time of his arrest.
However, the shirt was later seized by the police, who claimed it was a luxury item that did not align with the governor's public image.
Sonko's arrest was a result of a long-standing investigation into his alleged misuse of public funds and abuse of power.
He is currently being held at a police station until December 11, 2019, when a court will decide whether to grant him bail or not.
The incident has sparked a heated debate over the use of public funds and the abuse of power by public officials.
