[ODM leader Raila Odinga ina past event. He has labeled Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko a stone thrower. Photo/Nation]
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Mike Mbuvi alias Sonko has found yet another new name coined by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Sonko, who is the outgoing city senator, is facing incumbent Evans Kidero of ODM and Peter Kenneth who is running as an independent.
And in Nairobi on Tuesday, Odinga warned residents against choosing Sonko whom he termed as a ‘stone thrower’ based on his previous record in handling disputes.
“Nairobi remains a NASA zone and any attempt to elect Jubilee will be detrimental. We cannot accept mrusha mawe as governor,” he said in reference to Sonko’s habit of engaging land grabbers in running battles.
“Kidero has put a good foundation that would yield result in his second term. I plead with you to ensure NASA bags all seats available in the city,” added Odinga.
A poll released by Tifa, a pollster showed that governorship race could prove another tough battle with Sonko narrowing down Kidero’s lead.