Swaleh Sonko: Man Who Attempted to Stop Anti-Lagat Protests Apologises, Flees Nairobi
- Swaleh Sonko was among Kenyans who attempted to stop the protests calling for the resignation of DIG Eliud Lagat over Albert Ojwang's death
- Following this, Kenyans flocked to Swaleh's social media pages, calling him out for infiltrating the protests
- An attempt by Swaleh to apologise sparked even more outrage as a section of Kenyans gave him a condition to earn their forgiveness
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Swaleh Sonko, one of the men who attempted to stop the anti-Eliud Lagat protests on Tuesday, June 17, has decried being 'greeted' by Kenyans.
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He took to his social media accounts to state that he has been forced to flee Nairobi after receiving so much backlash.
Swaleh also took the opportunity to apologise to Kenyans, stating that he is just a content creator with no ill motives.
"Wakenya mmenikimbiza na matusi. I accept that I made a mistake. I am a content creator, just like the others. Some are taking advantage of the words I say on social media. I, Swaleh, am pleading for forgiveness. Look at where I am," Swaleh said.
He stated that he had to travel to Homa Bay for his safety. Swaleh added that he was tired and wanted to take a nap at the Raila Odinga Stadium before heading to his home.
"I want to get inside this stadium. I want to take to sleep inside the Raila Odinga Stadium," Swaleh said.
Swaleh added that he doesn't want to have enmity with Gen Zs. He even got on his knees and asked the country's youth to forgive him for what he did.
"If I did wrong to any of you. I am pleading for your forgiveness. I am down on my knees, and I have even removed my hat. Kindly find a place in your hearts to forgive me," he added.
A section of Kenyans had linked Swaleh to a group of suspected goons that infiltrated the anti-Lagat protests and caused chaos.
How did Kenyans respond to Swaleh's apology?
Kenyans online were quick to respond to Swaleh's apology, with some of them giving him a condition for him to secure their forgiveness.
Wanjiku Stephens:
"Msamaha labda akuje na hao boys 200 on 25th tupiganie nchi."
Amiani_pix:
"He brought trouble on himself."
Okech 960:
"This one is a betrayer."
Brian.Karanja.12:
"We are with you till the end."
Finlay008:
"We can't believe this man."
_Chiru_Changina:
"Msahama haitatoa the pain mama Boniface Kariuki has."
Freddy Tatooist:
"Akam 25th kwa ground."
Abonyo Quency:
"Sawa tumekusamehea fanya hivi kuja huku 25th tuongee poa."
Goons order protesters out of town
This comes days after a group of suspected goons disrupted the anti-Lagat protests.
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The men who were riding on motorbikes ordered protesters to leave Nairobi CBD, stating that there would be no protests.
Other suspected goons were heard chanting pro-Ruto slogans, stating that they wanted him to rule for an additional five years.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
