Mike Sonko
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Mbuvi Gideon Kioko,[1] popularly known as Mike Sonko or simply Sonko (Sheng for "rich person" or "boss"),[3] (born 27 February 1975) is a controversial Kenyan politician.[4] He served as the second Governor of Nairobi. He was removed from the office of the governor by a form of impeachment by the Senate of the Republic of Kenya on Abuse of Office, Gross Misconduct and Crimes under National Law on 17 December 2020.
Quick Facts Governor of Nairobi City County, Preceded by ...
Mike Mbuvi Sonko | |
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Governor of Nairobi City County | |
In office 21 August 2017 – 17 December 2020 | |
Preceded by | Evans Kidero |
Succeeded by | Speaker Benson Mutura (acting) |
Senator of Nairobi City County | |
In office 2013–2017 | |
President | Uhuru Kenyatta |
Preceded by | Inaugural officeholder |
Succeeded by | Sakaja Johnson |
Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
In office 2010–2013 | |
President | Mwai Kibaki |
Preceded by | Dick Wathika |
Succeeded by | Benson Kangara |
Constituency | Makadara |
Personal details | |
Born | Mbuvi Gideon Kioko [1] (1975-02-27) 27 February 1975 (age 49) Mombasa |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Political party | Jubilee Party of Kenya |
Alma mater | Kenya Methodist University[2] |
Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
Website | www |
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