According to information first highlighted in our earlier reporting, other newsrooms appear to have drawn inspiration from our story after Sonko confirmed that the party’s registration process has finally been completed.
Sonko spoke shortly after receiving the certificate from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, marking the end of a journey he says began several years ago.
Sonko spoke shortly after receiving the certificate from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, marking the end of a journey he says began several years ago.
He revealed that planning for the party started in 2019, with formal documents submitted the following year. The approval, however, took much longer than he expected.
Sonko described the registration process as difficult but worth the effort. He noted that the party was now fully recognized and ready to begin organizing its national structure.
Sonko described the registration process as difficult but worth the effort. He noted that the party was now fully recognized and ready to begin organizing its national structure.
According to the former governor, the party’s main focus will be economic growth, youth empowerment, and improving public services—issues he says have been ignored by mainstream political groups.
To guide the party through its early stages, Sonko unveiled an interim leadership team. He appointed Dr. Nyamu, a well-known gynecologist who headed Pumwani Maternity Hospital during Sonko’s time as governor, to serve as both the interim party chairman and party leader.
To guide the party through its early stages, Sonko unveiled an interim leadership team. He appointed Dr. Nyamu, a well-known gynecologist who headed Pumwani Maternity Hospital during Sonko’s time as governor, to serve as both the interim party chairman and party leader.
Sonko said he chose Nyamu because of his experience in public service and his close working relationship with the people of Nairobi.
Other interim officials include Ben Mulwa as the Secretary General, a familiar face who previously worked as Sonko’s personal assistant.
Other interim officials include Ben Mulwa as the Secretary General, a familiar face who previously worked as Sonko’s personal assistant.
The team also features Madam Masai, the president of KEMU University, as the Deputy Party Leader, alongside Mr. Nyara and Dr. Rashid, who will serve as one of the vice chairpersons.
Sonko stressed that all these positions are temporary. He explained that the party will soon present its constitution and organize internal elections where delegates and citizens will choose permanent leaders.
Sonko stressed that all these positions are temporary. He explained that the party will soon present its constitution and organize internal elections where delegates and citizens will choose permanent leaders.
He insisted that transparency and democracy will guide the process, saying the party intends to grow from the ground up rather than rely on political deals.
The former governor also addressed widespread questions about his political future and whether he is legally allowed to run for office after being impeached.
The former governor also addressed widespread questions about his political future and whether he is legally allowed to run for office after being impeached.
Sonko openly admitted that he lost all his appeals—from the High Court to the Court of Appeal and finally the Supreme Court.
However, he argued that the Constitution still provides room for him to seek a review, which he says he has not exhausted.
Sonko claimed that new information has emerged that could influence the outcome of such a review.
Sonko claimed that new information has emerged that could influence the outcome of such a review.
He said that some individuals who testified against him during the impeachment process have withdrawn their earlier statements, claiming they were pressured.
According to him, even the Senate has notified the Supreme Court about the changed affidavits.
He believes that Article 193(3) of the Constitution protects candidates whose cases are still under review, meaning he may still appear on a ballot as long as the legal process is ongoing.
He believes that Article 193(3) of the Constitution protects candidates whose cases are still under review, meaning he may still appear on a ballot as long as the legal process is ongoing.
Sonko expressed confidence that the courts would look at the fresh evidence objectively.
Since his impeachment in December 2020, Sonko has kept a low political profile. His most notable attempt at a comeback came in 2022, when he tried to vie for the Mombasa governor seat.
Since his impeachment in December 2020, Sonko has kept a low political profile. His most notable attempt at a comeback came in 2022, when he tried to vie for the Mombasa governor seat.
Although the High Court briefly cleared him, the IEBC later blocked his candidacy after the Supreme Court affirmed his Nairobi impeachment.
