Blow to Sonko as IEBC locks him out of Mombasa governor race

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been dealt a blow after the IEBC disputes resolution tribunal dismissed his appeal.

Sonko had sought to overturn the county returning officer's decision to deny him clearance to contest for the Mombasa governor's seat.

The tribunal upheld a decision by Mombasa returning officer to bar him from contesting in August polls.

The electoral body cited his ouster while serving as the Governor of Nairobi as grounds for him being denied clearance.