Mike Sonko Calls Out Friend Who Reversed Cash after Night Out: "Nakaa Kukosa KSh 10k?"
- Mike Sonko exposed a friend for sending money during a night out to impress women, only to initiate a reversal the following morning without any explanation
- The former governor contacted Safaricom in real time, requesting them not to process the reversal, as he believes the transaction was made in bad faith
- Sonko backed his claims by showcasing multiple M-Pesa statements and balances, insisting he had no financial need for the KSh 10,000 sent to him
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko is known for his flamboyance and blunt honesty, and he did not hold back after a close friend recently crossed the line.
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Why was Sonko angry?
Taking to social media, the politician and philanthropist called out a friend who reversed a KSh 10,000 M-Pesa transaction sent during a night out.
According to Sonko, the incident unfolded during a casual evening of fun, where he and his friends were out making merry.
In a bid to impress the women present, one of Sonko’s friends offered to contribute to the bill by sending him KSh 10,000 on M-Pesa, a gesture clearly meant to show off, not necessity.
“He saw us spending and decided to prove to the women around him that he also had money. Hawa ndio fake buddies. How do you send Mpesa to a friend ? Afterwards, you call Safaricom for reversal? Shame on you," Sonko said.
However, the situation took a dramatic turn the following morning when Sonko received a call from Safaricom, alerting him to a request to reverse the transaction.
Sonko explained that the call shocked him, questioning why someone would willingly send money only to later claim they had been conned.
"He volunteered to send me KSh 10,000 to impress his women without me asking. In the morning, he decided to reverse. I want to ask him, mimi nakaa kukosa KSh 10,000?” Sonko fumed, all while flaunting the expensive designer brands he was wearing to drive his point home.
The former governor made it clear that he never asked for the money and criticised his friend for acting dishonestly.
“If you don’t have money, just say you don’t. Stop behaving like a conman,” he said firmly, adding that the cash would be better spent helping mama mbogas in need.
Sonko even contacted Safaricom customer care live, urging them not to process the reversal.
He believes the transaction was made in bad faith and intended to damage his reputation.
To further prove that he was far from broke, Sonko displayed his M-Pesa statements and account balances from multiple phones.
“The bill was mine, but you decided to show off. Hii pesa nitaenda kupea mama mboga mia tano tano,” he said.
Watch the video below:
Social media reactions
The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with fans weighing in on the bizarre money reversal and Sonko’s fiery response.
Here are some of their comments:
_gareto:
"Huyo jama hajui governor?"
chrispinusadams:
"Sasa huyu Harrison anawezaje reverse pesa ya Mtu anavaa boxer , towel na vest ya Prada asibuhi akitoka kitandani jameni? Huyu Harrison afanyiwe mambo matatu."
kariswaronga125:
"Si urudishe pesa ama umeanza kusota?"
_lucid.kheed:
"Si ni watu tuna vitu vingi sana 🙌 Sonkore."
evans_wambugu:
"Wewe Harrison unafaa ulipe Sonko za kutoa.. mbona hukutuma za kutoa?"
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Did Sonko's car run out of fuel?
In a separate incident involving his finances, the politician stirred online chatter after his high-end Lexus LX-570 ran out of fuel.
The unexpected stop happened on February 23 while he was out enjoying a Sunday drive.
Sonko voiced his frustration, saying it was shocking that even he could be caught off guard by rising fuel costs.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
