Lawyer Miguna Miguna Threatens KSh 200 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Governor Mike Sonko

Lawyer Miguna Miguna demands KSh 5M and an apology from Mike Sonko over criminal allegations, threatening a KSh 200M lawsuit if the former governor refuses.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 4:37 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from TUKO

Legal Ultimatum Issued Following Viral Social Media Confrontation

A high-profile legal battle is brewing between lawyer Miguna Miguna and former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko over allegations of character assassination and slander. Through his law firm, Miguna has officially demanded that Sonko retract several online posts that portray the lawyer as a career criminal with a history of burglary and robbery. The legal notice emphasizes that these statements have caused significant reputational harm, prompting inquiries from relatives and professional associates who sought to verify the authenticity of the viral claims.

Retaliatory Allegations Target Professional Integrity and Personal History

The conflict erupted after Miguna publicly scrutinized the source of Sonko’s financial assets, following a video in which the former governor displayed a cabinet filled with currency. In response to Miguna’s suggestions of illicit wealth and smuggling, Sonko published a series of counter-accusations claiming that the lawyer and his father were notorious for domestic thefts in Nairobi’s Jerusalem estate. These claims, which Miguna’s counsel asserts are entirely fabricated, were intended to label the attorney as a dangerous and violent individual.

Demand for Multi-Million Shilling Compensation and Public Retraction

Miguna’s legal representatives have set strict conditions for a settlement, requiring Sonko to issue a public apology across all his social media platforms and in three major Kenyan newspapers. In addition to the apology, the former governor is expected to pay KSh 5 million in certified funds and delete all disputed videos and posts within a five-day window. Failure to comply with these terms will result in a formal lawsuit seeking KSh 200 million in general, punitive, and special damages, including the costs of the legal proceedings.