Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has angrily dismissed claims that he is being used as a political pawn in emerging political realignments in Ukambani, insisting that his engagements with different leaders should not be mistaken for political coercion.
Visibly irritated by the speculation surrounding his recent political activities, Sonko maintained that his appearances alongside former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama and attendance at a church service with nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda did not amount to an endorsement of any political faction.
"Just because I was seen with Muthama and went to church with Senator Tabitha Mutinda doesn't mean I'm being coerced," he said.
The former governor has been at the centre of renewed political conversations following a series of engagements with influential Ukambani leaders, including Muthama and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, amid growing efforts to unite the Kamba political establishment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Muthama has been championing unity among leaders from the region, calling on Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Mutua and Sonko to work together to strengthen the community's bargaining power in national politics.
However, Sonko appears keen to draw a distinction between political unity and what he considers political manipulation, particularly where the interests of the Kamba community are concerned.
