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- Mike Sonko Explains how he rose from Matatu owner to owning Multi-billion Empire in Kenya.
- Mike Sonko is one of East Africa’s wealthiest politicians, living luxuriously off politics.
- On May 20, 2023, the former Nairobi Governor stunned many by sharing briefcases containing US cash and Kenya shillings.
- Sonko once revealed that he earned his wealth before entering politics as Makadara MP in 2010.
In this post, we’ll take a quick look at the colorful former governor’s source of riches, as well as a few of his assets.
About Mike Sonko
Mike Sonko is a well-known businessman and politician. He was born and raised in a poor family, and he believes that nature taught him how to be who he is now.
Gideon Mbuvi is his birth name. The name ‘Sonko’ was derived from a sheng phrase that means “rich person.”
Mike Sonko’s political career
As a politician, Sonko has held several positions of leadership.
He began his quest for leadership When he was the chairman of the Matatu Sacco community.
Mike Sonko entered active government politics in 2010, winning the Makadara constituency by-election. Later, Mike Sonko was elected as the senator of Nairobi in 2013.
After spending only one term as a senator, Mike Sonko moved up to run for governor in 2017 and was later elected as Nairobi’s new governor.
Mike Sonko Wealth
Sonko posted a video on his TikTok account on May 15th, 2023, showcasing briefcases full of money. The clip sparked speculation, with many people wondering and doubting his source of income.
Mike Sonko’s property portfolio
Sonko is a businessman in addition to a politician. Some of which are managed by his wife Primrose Mbuvi and his daughters.
Mau Hills Mansion
The magnificent mansion is located in Machakos County. Mau Hills is one of the most sleek properties in the country.
The house has a unique design and is considered to be worth millions of dollars.
Coastal Bungalow
Mike Sonko has another opulent property in Mombasa in addition to the Mau estate. The coastal residence used to be referred to as the king’s palace. It is anticipated to be worth millions of Kenyan shillings.
Mansion in Nairobi
Sandra Sonko, Mike Sonko’s daughter, once posted a video of the multimillion place on her Instagram account.
The Nairobi house, like the Mau and Coastal mansions, is one of the most magnificent places to stay. Its worth is considered to be millions of dollars higher than the other two.
Matatu business
Sonko began in the matatu industry before entering politics. He owns multiple matatus that travel from Nairobi’s CBD to various locations within Nairobi.
According to an interview, Mike Sonko earns more than 40,000 Kenyan shillings every day from the business.
Sonko also owns several motorcycles in Nairobi and has employed several young people.
Mike Sonko also owns 300 acres in Kajiado, 25 acres in Kwale, and a collection of expensive vehicles.
