Nairobi Governor Sonko Feted in the US

Embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been awarded the World Peace Messenger 2019 Award by US-based World Peace and Diplomacy Organization.

The award was bestowed to Governor Sonko in recognition of his efforts in reaching out to the less fortunate and his commitment to reforming youth associated with criminal groups.

"I am so humbled and gratified to have been recognized at such a high level but this can only make me proud of the bold steps l have made in my life," said Sonko.

"Having had a past that is challenging, many youths doing some of these evils approach me for possible solutions on how they can be better citizens and we have helped them get the right counseling and rehabilitation and some have grown into reliable businessmen in society," he added.

Kenyan social advocate Betty Adera received the award on behalf of Sonko during a ceremony held in Los Angeles, CA on Monday. Ms. Adera is the CEO and founder of Betty Adera Foundation International, an organization that focuses on the prevention of gender-based violence, girls and women in leadership, youth empowerment growth and peace and cohesion.

Last year, Sonko was named the Good Deeds Goodwill Ambassador in Kenya by Good Deeds Global. Sonko was recently barred from accessing his office after he was charged with corruption in relation to the alleged misappropriation of county funds amounting to KSh.357 million.