Nairobi senator Mike Sonko has denied allegations that he hired goons to attack governor Evans Kidero during his tour of development projects in Kayole.
During the fracas, three Mediamax journalist were seriouly injured leading to their hospitalization.
Sonko's name came after a joint statement by MediaMax and Kenya Union of Journalist mentioned him as the person behind the chaos.
“It is very unfortunate that my name is being dragged into this silly incident yet by the time this was happening I was with H.E the president in Kitui, Embu, Runyenjes, Siakago and Kirinyaga for the voter’s registration exercise,” Sonko said.
The controversial Senator further stated that it was wrong for KUJ to mention his name without conducting anay investigations.
“I wish to challenge KUJ for failing to carry out serious investigations on who might have incited the youths against the journalists. Rushing to mention me without any meaningful investigations is only meant to tarnish my good name and to portray me as a violent leader,” he said
He further wished the injured journalists a quick recovery.