The Anti-Corruption Court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko of two counts in a Sh20 million corruption case.
Magistrate Charles Ondieki ruled that the prosecution had filed duplicate charges of conspiracy to commit corruption against Sonko and his co-accused, which he found to be ambiguous.
Despite the acquittal on these charges, the court placed Sonko and his co-accused, Antony Ombok, on their defence for charges of money laundering and conflict of interest.
Sonko placed on defense on other counts
The court found that evidence by the Prosecution was enough to support the case of the other counts against Sonko and his co-accused, but can be rebutted by other evidence.
Magistrate Ondieki further allowed Sonko to recall their submissions on December 30, 2024. During the proceedings, the prosecution conceded that no money was lost in the transactions and that all payments made by Nairobi County were legitimate.
The case will proceed as Sonko and Ombok defend themselves against the remaining charges.
The former governor has told the court that he will be calling witnesses, among them officers from DCI to support his defence hearing.
