Sonko recognised for humanitarian work in East Africa

Nairobi
By David Njaaga | Mar 10, 2025
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. [File, Standard]

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been recognised as the East African Humanitarian Personality of the Year for his support to vulnerable groups.

In a Facebook post, Sonko said he was honoured by the award, which he dedicated to beneficiaries of the Sonko Rescue Team (SRT).

“This award is a true manifestation of the humanity work we have been undertaking to help the vulnerable and marginalised in our society,” said Sonko.

The award, conferred by E360 Entertainment, was presented during a gala night at Nairobi Cinema, on Sunday March 9, where Sonko’s media liaison officer, Nickko Nyamai, received it on his behalf.

="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/main-staging/counties/article/2000153888/senator-sonko-launches-rescue-team-to-aid-needy-nairobi-residents">SRT, launched during Sonko’s tenure as Nairobi senator<, provides services such as ambulances, hearses, wedding transport, water distribution, and emergency response.

In 2024, SRT was among more than 2,800 non-governmental organisations facing deregistration for non-compliance with the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013.

Sonko, however, pledged to sustain its operations despite the regulatory threats.

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