State court reveals Sonko's charges were allegedly planned at the State House
Nairobi County Finance CEC Winfred Gathagu testified in 2025 at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court that there was a plot orchestrated at State House in 2019 to remove former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko through fabricated graft charges.
Gathagu stated that senior State House officials approached her and other county executives, urging them to fabricate criminal charges against Sonko and support his impeachment. She claimed that several strategy meetings were held at State House to build a strong case against Sonko, who was seen as a political threat for fighting corruption.
Gathagu denied any involvement in financial wrongdoing and insisted Sonko had no role in authorizing the contested county payments. She also clarified that her testimony did not involve any statements regarding the alleged State House plan to remove Sonko, as she did not record any statement with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission concerning this matter.
The hearing in the case against Sonko, which involves charges that Gathagu testified about, is scheduled to continue on August 5. The testimony was led by lawyers Assa Nyakundi and Elizabeth Ochieng.
Gathagu's testimony did not involve any statements regarding the alleged State House plan to remove Sonko, and she declined to name specific senior State House officials allegedly involved in the plot due to safety concerns.
It is important to note that the charges against Sonko are currently being heard at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, and Gathagu was involved in various aspects of the case, including recording statements and being a potential witness.
The testimony given by Gathagu adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing case against Sonko, raising questions about the political motivations behind the graft charges and the role of senior State House officials in the matter. The outcome of the case is eagerly anticipated by many, as it has the potential to set a significant precedent in the fight against corruption in Kenya.
- Gathagu's testimony at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court shed light on the ongoing case, with complexities that involve policy-and-legislation and general-news, such as the alleged political motivations behind the graft charges and the role of senior State House officials.
- Despite the ongoing business of the court case, Gathagu declined to disclose the identities of specific senior State House officials due to concerns for her safety.
- Amidst the unfolding events, the epaper may delve into further discussions and analysis to scrutinize the implications of this case on health and governance, as it has the potential to set a strong precedent in the fight against corruption in Kenya.
