This archive report was first published on 18 December 2019.
On December 18, 2019, Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko was expected to appear before a magistrate court in Voi to answer an assault count on a police officer.
According to reports, at least six witnesses have been lined up by the prosecution, including Voi police station Chief Inspector Michael Murithi, Chief Inspector James Mwanzia, the county traffic boss, Corporals Stephen Mtawa, Fred Sambai, and constable Ibrahim Ahmed.
On December 6, 2019, Sonko allegedly assaulted Coast Regional Police Commander Rashid Yakub by kicking him during his arrest at Ikanga airstrip.
The police have also accused Sonko of destroying media equipment during the dramatic arrest.
Additionally, Sonko is facing charges of resisting arrest, which goes against the section 103 (c) of the National Police Service Act.
As reported by the National Police Service Spokesperson Charles Owino, Sonko became abusive, rude, and violent in an attempt to resist and obstruct police officers from the lawful execution of their duties.
He allegedly assaulted and injured the senior police officer leading the team and damaged media equipment.
