Mike Sonko Rushes to Kitengela After Daughter Salma Reports Domestic Assault

The always-controversial former Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, found himself thrust into a deeply personal and painful public crisis on Monday when he rushed to Kitengela following a distress call from his daughter, Salma Sonko.

Salma reported being assaulted by her husband while she was preparing breakfast for their children, an incident that immediately triggered her father’s protective instincts.

The scene that unfolded in Kitengela was captured on video, quickly gaining traction online. The footage shows a visibly incensed Sonko directly berating the husband over the violence.

The confrontation added a layer of financial tension to the drama: Sonko was heard explicitly reminding the man that he has been the primary financier of the family’s life, covering their rent, school fees, and daily expenses. This detail underscores the complex power dynamics often present in cases of domestic abuse, emphasizing that financial contribution does not grant immunity from abusive behaviour.