Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko erupted into a song of thanksgiving Wednesday following a significant legal victory regarding his frozen assets.
In a video captured from his office, Sonko set a reflective and emotional tone by singing the popular Christian hymn, “Hakuna Mungu kama wewe ewe Mungu wangu, nasema asante ewe Mungu wangu.”
The former Nairobi governor and senator credited his triumph to divine intervention and the loyalty of those who stood by him throughout the multi-year legal battle. He appeared visibly moved as he acknowledged the conclusion of the grueling court process.
“I don’t want to say much, I know you understand why I am thanking God and why I am happy today,” he said.
Sonko further grounded his gratitude in his faith by referencing Luke 6:38.
Quoting the scripture, Sonko said, “Give, and it shall be given back to you,” adding that he was thankful for what he described as a miracle after years of struggle in court and those who prayed for him.
Sonko reflected on a grueling six-year battle for justice, asserting that while he remains open to future legal challenges, the recent outcome has only strengthened his resolve. He credited the victory to his unwavering faith and described the court’s decision as a definitive validation of his integrity.
“Six years of waiting. Six years of fighting. Six years of suffering. Today, I thank God justice has prevailed. God is great, and His timing is perfect. I’m also grateful to the courts for judging based on facts and evidence, not personal hate,” he said.
The former governor expressed deep appreciation for his lead counsel, Harrison Kinyanjui, noting that the lawyer remained a steadfast ally even after others distanced themselves following Sonko’s 2020 impeachment.
“Special thanks to my lawyer, Harrison Kinyanjui, for never giving up on me, unlike those who abandoned me when I was ‘illegally’ impeached. God is watching, and justice will always prevail.”
Six years of waiting. Six years of fighting. Six years of suffering. Today, I thank God justice has prevailed. God is great, and His timing is perfect.
I’m also grateful to the courts for judging based on facts and evidence, not personal hate. Special thanks to my lawyer,… pic.twitter.com/cfL77cRE55— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) March 25, 2026
Despite the legal green light to access Sh537 million, Sonko stated he would not rush to withdraw the funds. Drawing on his diverse heritage, he cited teachings from the Quran- a nod to his late mother’s Muslim background – to reinforce his message of patience and spiritual gratitude.
Sonko’s wave of celebration followed a decisive ruling from the Court of Appeal, which rejected an application by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) to keep the former governor’s bank accounts frozen. The agency had moved to the appellate court on January 22, attempting to halt a previous High Court decision delivered by Justice Nixon Sifuna on October 1 of last year, which had originally dismissed the state’s case against Sonko.
In that landmark High Court ruling, Justice Sifuna determined that the ARA did not provide enough evidence to prove that the funds were derived from criminal activity. The judge pointed to significant investigative gaps, a lack of formal witness statements, and the use of unverified documents as the primary reasons for tossing the suit.
While the ARA argued that preservation orders should remain active under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act until their full appeal concludes, Sonko’s legal team successfully countered this position. His lawyers argued that the law provides no mechanism to “stay” a ruling that simply dismisses a case without issuing a specific order to act.
The Court of Appeal judges ultimately sided with Sonko, noting that because the High Court merely dismissed the suit, no positive order exists for them to enforce or suspend. The bench further questioned the logic of the ARA’s request, pointing out that if preservation orders remained in effect automatically, the agency would have had no reason to seek the court’s intervention in the first place.
The three-judge bench concluded that the application lacked merit and dismissed it, awarding costs to Sonko. This decisive ruling clears the path for the former governor to access approximately Sh537 million held across multiple bank accounts. The judgment effectively closes a major chapter in what has been a long and high-profile legal battle over his wealth.
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