Sonko Scoops Prestigious Global Award in France

Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko emerged top in an international award beating top leaders at a ceremony held in France held on Tuesday, October, 9.

Taking to his social media pages, Sonko announced that Nairobi beat 105 other cities in the world to bag the Social and Economic Equity trophy.

The award is part of the ongoing Milan Pact Awards 2019, in Montpellier, France.

"The awards focused on governance, sustainable diets and nutrition, social and economic equity, food production, food supply and distribution and food waste prevention, reduction and management," Sonko posted on Facebook.

The governor attended the event and received the award on behalf of Nairobi.

"The Nairobi City County team that accompanied me included CECM Agriculture Pauline Kahiga, CO Agriculture and Disaster Management Ann Mwenda, Principal Agricultural Officer Winfred Katumo," Sonko added.

In August 2019, Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, hit the headlines in India after being awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Dubai.

Sonko shared a video, on his Facebook, of India-based ACV News which covered him being awarded the Doctor of Excellence Honoris Causa by the European Digital University.

An honorary degree is a recognized mark of professional excellence and ability, outstanding professional career, services to the humankind and international achievements.

"When I embarked on these community initiatives, I at no point imagined that one day my little efforts would attract global recognition.

"I'm therefore deeply challenged to do more, beyond my official duties as a governor and I take this responsibility to extend the challenge to you all, to serve your community beyond your individual capacity," expressed Sonko.