'STOMACH COMPLICATIONS'

Sonko admitted in hospital ahead of today's court rulings

Sonko was admitted with stomach complications ahead of the key court rulings.

In Summary

• A Kiambu Magistrate’s court will first rule on his application to be released on bond in a multiple case of assault and robbery he is facing.

• A Kahawa West court was also expected to make a ruling on an application by the police to be allowed to detain Sonko for 30 days as they investigate terror-related charges.

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko being arraigned at Kahawa west law court on February 4, 2021.
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko being arraigned at Kahawa west law court on February 4, 2021.
Image: MERCY MUMO

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been admitted in hospital ahead of two court rulings.

Sonko was admitted with stomach complications ahead of the key court rulings.

Officials aware of the developments said Sonko was rushed to hospital from Gigiri police station aboard an ambulance and admitted there.

He was admitted and is in a stable condition, an official who saw him said.

Apart from stomach issues, officials said the former governor had massive blood pressure that prompted the admission in hospital.

The ex-governor was set to know if he will be freed after the rulings.

A Kiambu Magistrate’s court will first rule on his application to be released on bond in a multiple case of assault and robbery he is facing.

A Kahawa West court was also expected to make a ruling on an application by the police to be allowed to detain Sonko for 30 days as they investigate terror-related charges.

His legal team is concerned with reports that police plan to revive old cases that they believe were settled.

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