Kenyan police seal off court as Nairobi governor set to face graft charges

Nairobi's Governor Mike Sonko arrives for a hearing after he was arrested on corruption-related charges, at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya, December 9, 2019. REUTERS/Njeri Mwangi

Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko was arrested on Friday and is accused of conspiracy to commit corruption, failure to comply with laws related to procurement, unlawful acquisition of public property and laundering the proceeds of crime. Sonko, a member of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ruling Jubilee Party, said in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Sunday that his arrest was “politically schemed” and that he was a law abiding citizen, and urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid any actions that “may threaten the peace.”

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Kentucky judge faces nine charges of misconduct including sexual harassment and retaliationKentucky Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry faces nine charges of misconduct following an investigation by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission which allegedly found 'a pattern of misconduct in office.'
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »

Peaceful Hong Kong march marred by fire outside court, police sayHong Kong protesters set fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and sp... Chinese undercover agents..always ruining the peaceful moments China should allow HongKongers to express their rights. peaceful march? are you sure?
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »