This archive report was first published on 16 December 2019.
Published on December 16, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's troubles are far from over, especially if the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) decides to investigate how he acquired his massive wealth.
According to an investigation by the Nation, Sonko is believed to own at least 19 properties, 10 companies, and 24 vehicles, in addition to having undisclosed amounts of cash in at least 15 bank accounts.
Among the properties Sonko is believed to own are a residential property in Nyari Estate, Nairobi, a residential property in Mua Hills, Machakos, known as Sonko family A and B, and Casuarina Bar and Restaurant in Buru Buru, Nairobi.
A second entertainment joint, known as Club Wakanda in Westlands, Nairobi, reportedly belongs to his daughter.
Meanwhile, the planned impeachment of Sonko has sparked divisions at the Nairobi County Assembly.
The assembly's leadership is reading from different scripts with Speaker Beatrice Elachi and the new Jubilee party leadership on one side, while Orange party Members of County Assembly together with the former Jubilee leadership and allied MCAs are on the other.
Speaker Elachi has indicated that she is awaiting an advisory opinion from the Attorney-General's office and the relevant bodies concerning the unfolding scenario at the county government.
However, MCAs from ODM and some Jubilee Ward Representatives in support of the former leadership are spoiling for battle with Minority Whip Peter Imwatok and former Majority Leader Abdi Guyo, maintaining that it's not the prerogative of the Speaker to accept or refuse a request for a Special Sitting as the same is enshrined in the Standing Orders of the assembly.
