Full Statement by Former Governor Mike Sonko After One of The Key Witnesses in His Corruption Case Was Found Dead in His Karen Home

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has reacted to the shocking news of the death of Former Nairobi County Executive for ICT,Newton Munene, who was found dead at his home in Karen, Nairobi, under unclear circumstances.

Munene was one of the three key witnesses in Mike Sonko’s ongoing corruption case.

Read his full statement below:

I have received the sad news of Mr. Newton Munene’s passing with profound shock.

He was a member of my Nairobi county executive for Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

Mr. Munene’s death occurred just a week after he provided testimony as my defense witness in a case, in which I have been wrongfully accused regarding Webtribe’s Jambo Pay contract.

It is deeply regrettable that the cartels have retaliated by taking Munene’s life.

I want to make it clear to the public that this act is one of cowardice and must be condemned in the strongest terms possible.

If my accusers possess any evidence linking me to acts of corruption, they should confront me in a court of law.

In the meantime, I refuse to bow to threats, intimidation and coarsion while innocent individuals are murdered for exercising their constitutional right to defend me.

Furthermore, I have reliable information indicating that some former CECMs (ministers) who served under my leadership and who have volunteered to be my defence witnesses are being threatened and intimidated to stop coming to court to testify.

No level of intimidation or threats will deter me from seeking justice.