New Twist in Sonko's Ksh357M Scandal as Damning Details Emerge

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is seemingly in deeper trouble after damning details emerged in Ksh357 million garbage tender scandal he is entangled in.

According to The Star, it was established that the firms accused of irregularly wiring millions to the tune of Ksh20 million to his private accounts began doing business with him before he ascended to become governor.

The paper further claimed that one of the firms, associated with businessman Antony Mwaura, used the trader's personal account to wire up to Ksh1 million into Sonko's accounts.

Providing specific details, The Star explained that a contract in which the firm was awarded Ksh424 million by the Ministry of Water for the rehabilitation of Kwale Water Supply and Operation Improvement Works, Sonko pocketed Ksh1 million.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko addresses journalists outside EACC headquarters in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 3.

In his defence, the county boss told the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that piping for the project passed through his land.

He added that the money was meant for the purchase of the land.

On September 4, Sonko appeared before EACC where he recorded 13 different statements and denied any involvement in the procurement.

He was accused of receiving Ksh20 million as a kickback from the firms that won the garbage tenders.

At the time, the governor's communication director, however, disputed the corruption claims arguing that it was politically motivated.

"Those are what we call political enemies. Those are political dictators who are there to distract his excellency the governor from providing quality services."

"So they are trying to divert attention from what he is doing so far so that people can focus on other malicious allegations," argued the director.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters at Integrity Centre. Governor Mike Sonko had been summoned to answer queries regarding multimillion garbage collection and disposal tenders awarded to 13 firms by City Hall.
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