Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has angrily dismissed social media claims linking him to a road accident, saying some Kenyans online are deliberately associating his name with what he termed a “bad omen” December marked by fatal crashes.
Sonko was reacting to a widely shared post that alleged he had been involved in a road accident while driving a KSh40 million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The post, which circulated extensively on Thursday, December 18, featured images of an overturned G-Wagon with a shattered windscreen, triggering concern and speculation among the public.
However, the former Nairobi County boss came out strongly to deny the claims, insisting that the vehicle shown in the viral images does not belong to him and that he has not been involved in any accident. Sonko expressed displeasure at what he described as reckless attempts by some social media users to link him to tragedy during a period when the country is mourning victims of road crashes.
In a brief statement issued on Friday morning, Sonko clarified that he was safe and in good health, terming the circulating claims as fake propaganda meant to mislead and create unnecessary panic.
“I have noted fake propaganda being circulated claiming that one of my Mercedes G-Wagons was involved in a rollover accident,” Sonko stated. “Let me categorically state that this information is false. I am very safe, well, and in good health. No such incident occurred. The G-Wagon being shared online is not mine.”
He further warned those spreading the rumours to desist, urging the public to rely on verified information rather than sensational social media posts.
The false claims emerged at a time when Kenyans are on edge following a series of deadly road accidents in December, including the fatal crash that claimed the life of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. A spot check established that some online users attempted to link Sonko to these tragedies by recycling unrelated accident images.
Sonko thanked supporters who reached out with concern, reiterating his frustration with misinformation and what he called the dangerous culture of online fabrication.
