The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security.
Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of $3.5 million (3.1 million euros).
Sonko spent the weekend in jail after his dramatic arrest in southern Voi saw him scuffle with
police before being bundled in a helicopter and flown to Nairobi.