Impeachment looms over controversial Nairobi governor

The controversial governor of Kenya’s capital Nairobi has asked a court to lift the freeze on his bank accounts.

The Kenyan authorities have frozen five accounts of Mike Sonko that are suspected to be holding proceeds of corruption.

The asset recovery agency, a state agency that recovers proceeds of crime, is investigating the accounts in connection to suspicious transactions.

The governor’s lawyer has questioned the validity of the court order used by the agency to freeze the accounts

He has vowed to fight the allegations, saying they are part of a witch-hunt carried out for political reasons.

The director of public prosecutions Noordin Haji previously said he had enough evidence to prosecute Mr Sonko, and other officials, for money laundering and unlawful acquisition of public property.

Nairobi ward representatives are expected to hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss an impeachment motion against Mr Sonko.