DPP Noordin Haji has ordered the arrest and the prosecution of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko over graft.
Haji said he had sufficient evidence to warrant the prosecution of Sonko as well as senior City Hall officials following a review of the investigation file handed to the DPP by the EACC.
“I have ordered for the immediate arrest and arraignment of Sonko and other officials for the crimes of conflict of interest arising from having received money from the county of Nairobi while serving as governor, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and other economic crimes,” Haji said.
Speaking to the press on Friday, the DPP said the investigations have been challenging because of repeated attempts by the accused to obstruct the probe by the deployment of intimidation tactics by Sonko.
The DPP said the accused had used goons to threaten law enforcement officers carrying out their constitutional mandate.
“The EACC investigations uncovered numerous instances of criminal conduct and a general disregard of the law by the governor and others being charged. The action of the accused showed a blatant disregard of the laws,” Haji said.
The DPP said the accused persons placed their own interests ahead of Nairobi residents.
In October, EACC launched investigations into suspected procurement illegalities and irregular payment of Sh 196 million in the ongoing construction of Dandora stadium.
