Nairobi Senator Mike Mbuvi alias Sonko is not a stranger to many.
His philanthropic and generosity has distinguished him with the rest of the people. Here are the heart-touching things done by the Senator.
Adopting Baby Osinya
Mike Mbuvi adopted baby Satrin Osinya after he was shot in the head during an al Shabaab attack in March 2014. His mother was killed during the incident. The senator adopted the boy together with his siblings from humble backgrounds and makes them enjoy first class living.
Rescued 102-year-old woman from land grabber
In December 2015, the Nairobi Senator forcefully fought for the rights of the centenarian from a land grabber who also demolished the old woman’s house which had housed her since 1974 for the purpose of developing property. The woman had forcefully been evicted by goons who had been hired by the private developer. He donated household goods, foodstuff, wheelchair and building materials to the woman to help her start life a new.
Rescued over 105 women who were detained in hospitals over bills
In July 2013, Mike Sonko relived detained women who were detained in Pumwani Maternity and Mama Lucy Kibaki hospitals for being unable to settle hospital bills amounting to over Sh1 million.
Sonko Rescue Team
Sonko Rescue Team is an initiative which was formed by the senator to provide emergency services to Nairobi residents free of charge. The rescue team has also been to some counties in the country such as Nakuru to offer their services.