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Nancy Odindo is a Current Affairs Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering political and world news. Odindo has over six years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2023.
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has publicly hinted at a possible bid for the Machakos governorship, telling residents at a Tala rally to pray for him if they want him to return home and serve as their governor.
Speaking on Sunday, November 8, Sonko addressed a gathering in Tala, where he voiced opposition to what he described as divisive politics.
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Responding to what he said were calls from local youth urging him to contest for the county's top seat, Sonko turned the question back to the crowd.
The remarks amounted to a conditional declaration, with Sonko framing prayers and public support as prerequisites for any formal announcement. Should he file a candidacy, he would be positioned to challenge incumbent governor Wavinya Ndeti.
Beyond his personal ambitions, Sonko used the rally to champion the Ukambani region's political cohesion, arguing…
