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October 1, 2025
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Sonko Wins Ksh537 Million Case Against Govt

Sonko Wins Ksh537 Million Case Against Govt

Sonko and the government have been in a tussle over the funds for five years now...

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The Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) has been ordered to unfreeze nine bank accounts belonging to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, containing over Ksh537 million. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence to prove money laundering claims against him.

  • The judge found the ARA lacked hard evidence to support allegations of money laundering and pilfering county funds.
  • Sonko's lawyer, Harrison Kinyanjui, stated Sonko proved he owned businesses before becoming governor, and the frozen funds did not result from criminal activity.
  • The court faulted the ARA for failing to compare Sonko's transactions before and after taking office, which was crucial to their case.

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