Mbuvi Gidion Kioko Mike Sonko commonly known as Mike Sonko or simply Sonko (Sheng for “rich person” or “boss”), is the Senator of Nairobi and former Member of Parliament for Makadara Constituency in Kenya.
Sonko is a flamboyant politician who dresses more like a hip hop star with lots of bling and he was once chased out of the Kenyan Parliament for wearing sunglasses and earrings.
His gold plated Landcruiser VX is a head turner in Nairobi.
But rather than enjoy his wealth alone, Sonko who is known to share his wealth with the poor has taken it a notch higher and introduced the Sonko Rescue Services that has sleek Mercedes Benz S class cars to provide free transport to couples on their wedding day, he has tow trucks for people who are drunk, so as to combat drunk driving plus ambulances and even hearses to transfer dead relatives of poor people to their upcountry villages for burial.
Here is his statement.
“THE ESSENCE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP IS TO ADD VALUE to the lives of those you leadduring your period in leadership.
I am kicking off this year by focusing moreon SERVICE DELIVERY to Wananchi. I havemanaged to purchase ambulances for Nairobi Residents that will provide FREE Medical Services and Response to Medical Emergencies. The ambulances are managed by SONKO RESCUE TEAM and operate on a 24 hour basis.
God forbid but should your loved one pass away, We will help transport their bodies/remains from Nairobi to any part of Kenya free of charge.
IN CASE OF ANY EMERGENCY that requires free Ambulance and hearse Services kindly dial the following Hotline Numbers; 0788222 239 or 0718 083 333.
DRUNK DRIVING TOO is a problem we must confront. We have lost many innocent lives to it. I have therefore purchased 5 breakdown trucks and vehicles that will offer free Breakdown Services and Operate on a 24 hour basis. If you are drunk please DON’T DRIVE, you can contact Sonko Rescue Team on the following number; 0789 111 999 and they will safely tow or carry your car for free to your door step or the nearest petrol station of your choice.
I HAVE ALSO PURCHASED 4 Land Rovers (Discovery) that will carry out Mashinani Security Patrols within Nairobi County. This is a deliberate effort aimed at reducing the levels of crime and insecurity in our
county, we are working closely with the police. Security Patrol Contacts are; 0789111 999 or 0739 111 999.
I have been doing my research and I found out that there are places where normal fire engines are too big to fit. So, I have purchased small fire engines that will be able to penetrate areas with narrow paths so as to respond to any fire emergencies quickly and on time.
I have also purchased two big water tankers that will deliver Free Clean Water to Nairobi residents who will be in need of clean water. We also have two large garbage collection trucks that will ensure that our beautiful Streets, Roads & Estates remain Clean.
AND FOR THOSE TYING THEIR KNOTS (WEDDING), We have Free Wedding Limousines with a fleet comprising of 3 H2 Hummers and 4 Mercedes Benzes (New S Class Model) and My Personal BLING
Plated Land Cruiser.
I am currently working on donating Fully Equipped Mobile Police Booth Containers to City Estates experiencing insecurity. I will be willing to closely work with the Nairobi county government & the national government for a better Nairobi.”