Sonko's Shock Return: New Party Registered for Political Comeback
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a new political party. This signals his planned return to Kenyan politics.
His party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), has now received its official registration certificate. Sonko calls this the start of a "major political resurgence."
Sonko served as Nairobi governor until 2020. He was later removed from office by a court order.
The formation of the NEDP allows him to organize a national political structure. Analysts see this as his first major step toward competing in future elections.