Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to forgive embattled former Nairobi Mike Mbuvi Sonko saying that needs mentorship.
Speaking during the first memorial of Mzee Moi's death at Kabarak, Kalonzo hinted that Sonko was a young man from his community who lacked guidance.
"Mheshimiwa rais naomba uniskize, Kijana wetu Mbuvi Sonko, nakuomba uniachie huyo kijana amekutusi sana. Kwa niaba ya wale ambao wana majina wanaona ni kijana yetu tunaomba msamaha. Akimaliza hizi episodes, we will still mentor him. Usiyashikilie hayo maneno.
(I appeal to you President Uhuru Kenyatta to forgive our brother Mike Sonko despite the insults he has directed at you on numerous occasions. On behalf of everyone, we ask for forgiveness. Once he's done with these episodes, we will still mentor him. Don't hold a grudge against him,") Kalonzo appealed.
Kalonzo went on to urge his counterparts to set an example and desist from remarks that might incite or propagate violence.
He castigated the scuffle that occurred during the funeral of Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi's father Abel Gongera where two politicians traded blows.
The former Nairobi governor has been on the spot as he currently risks a potential jail term over charges against him.
Initially, Sonko had uttered remarks citing that he along with Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho stage-managed some of the chaos experienced during the 2017 General elections.
This prompted the DCI to summon Sonko over the remarks. He spent Monday night at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu road being grilled by detectives.
The state on Wednesday, February 3, slapped Sonko with terror charges at Kahawa Law Courts. Among other charges against him include recruiting a militia group to disrupt the peace and stability of the nation.
