Mike Mbuvi Sonko to face terrorism charges. Former Governor alleged to be heading SONKO DEFENCE FORCES Terrorist group.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been transferred to Kamiti prison as DCI seeks 30-day detention over terror-related activity.

One of his lawyers Assa Nyakundi said the former Nairobi Governor will spend time at Kamiti and that new charges will be preferred on him relating to terrorism.

“There is a huge traffic jam but I am told he is already at Kamiti waiting a possible arrangement. We are informed police have sworn an affidavit seeking to hold him for 30 days over terrorism-related charges,” said Nyakundi.

The lawyer alleged that police sped off with Sonko after his court hearing at the Milimani Courts and that they lost track of the vehicle ferrying him.

Mike Mbuvi Sonko is being guarded by officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.

Sonko has been accused of recruiting a militia which is likely to destabilize security. Sources from the DCI allege Sonko has been running a clandestine terrorist group named Sonko Defence Forces.

An application by the DCI seeking to detain him for 30 days pending investigations cites several counts against Sonko, including his being accused of procuring uniform resembling military attire, which he has previously been spotted wearing in contravention of the rules governing its use.

“That the military attire is associated with terrorist groups which pose a threat to threat to national security… and hence need to have the suspect detained for comprehensive investigations.”

The application follows an affidavit sworn by chief inspector Newton Thimangu.

The former Governor is accused of arming his personal security agents with full military attire.

“That I have intelligence information that the suspect is connected to financing of terrorism activities and he is in the advanced stage of procuring arms and ammunition.”

“That the suspect is under investigation and is likely to be charged for very serious charges arising from the Prevention of Terrorism Act.”

Sonko had earlier appeared at the Milimani law courts for corruption related charges.

The former Nairobi Governor was seen in court weeping and felt isolated for large periods of his hearing.

Chief magistrate Douglas Ogoti directed that he be taken to Gigiri cells ahead of his appearance in Kiambu over his application to be released on bail.