Sonko told Kithure he was not scared by threats of his expulsion over his criticism of the conduct of security forces during the Westgate siege.
“They can expel me if they so wish but I will defend the people of Nairobi to the bitter end. It’s the people who elect leaders and I am ready to face them again,” he said.
“I will stand by the truth to the very end because those killed at Westgate were not animals. They were human beings and Kenyans need answers.”
Sonko was responding to a statement attributed to the Tharaka Nithi senator to the effect that he will push for Sonko’s expulsion over his criticism of security agencies.
Kithure said TNA does condone victimization of public servants “who cannot defend themselves” and exonerated security forces on allegations of laxity during the siege at Westgate.
Kithure had told Sonko to direct any evidence he may have in relation to Westgate terror attack to the joint committee of the House that starts its work today.
“TNA is not a party that victimises public servants who cannot defend themselves. Sonko should stop joking and submit whatever evidence he has to the parliamentary committees.”
However, Sonko said Kithure’s call for his expulsion from TNA was part of the scheme by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to malign him and vowed not to quiver.
“I think this is NIS’ money at work. NIS has poured out money to spread propaganda to malign me in the most diabolical way.” He said
Sonko has filed a motion of censure against NIS director general Michael Gichangi in which he is seeking Senate resolution for his (Gichangi’s) sacking.
He challenged Kithure to explain to the public how the guns, the bullets and grenades that killed Kenyans at Westgate found their way into Kenya.
- The Star
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