IEBC disqualified Mike Sonko from running as governor

Former Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, barred from contesting for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat, IEBC says impeached leaders cannot contest for any position.

IEBC chairperson, Wafula Chebukati, in a press briefing stated that a person who was removed from office on grounds of violating Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya is barred from contesting.

Sonko was barred alongside Kiambu UDA Senatorial candidate, Paul Karungo Thangwa, who was impeached by the Kiambu County Assembly shortly after his then boss, Kiambu Governor, Ferdinand Waititu, was impeached.