Former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko on Thursday, September 21 morning penned an emotional sendoff message to his daughter Sandra Mbuvi.
Sonko poured out his heart as Sandra flew to London for further studies, in the company of her mother Primerose.
Sharing a beautiful video montage with photos of the family accompanying Sandra to the airport, the politician announced that his daughter was heading to the United Kingdom after graduating from high school.
The 48-year-old politician revealed his daughter’s relocation would take a huge toll on him as he was so used to having her around, adding that he will miss their daily conversations and the warmth of her smiles.
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“With a heart full of mixed emotions tonight, I am very happy but sad at the same time seeing off my lovely daughter Sandra Mbuvi to London, where she’ll be joining Brighton International University for a four-year course after graduating from St. Austins Academy, Nairobi.
Dear daughter, I want you to know how proud I am of the adventurous spirit within you. Watching you spread your wings and embark on this exciting journey to study abroad fills me with happiness for all the opportunities and experiences that await you,” part of his heartfelt caption read.
He went on to add that even though he was excited for his daughter to explore the world, he was sad as his wife Primrose would also not be around. The controversial politician admitted that his house would be filled with emptiness.
Sonko daughter, Sandra Mbuvi
Sandra Mbuvi is the second daughter of the businessman cum politician Mike Sonko. She is well known and controversial on social media. She is close to her dad.
In her Instagram posts she captions that her confidence rises mightily when she is by her father’s side.
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While sharing about her early life, Sandra revealed that she had never used the public transport system in her entire life.
Moreover, she added that she was trying her best to do everything as her father had done
“In all the things I try to do, I want to do them just like you. I’m watching every move you make, and I’m trying to take each step you take,” Sandra wrote to her dad in another post.
The beauty has, however, hinted that at one point in her life she might throw venture into the murky world of politics.
“I am closely following my father’s footsteps as I want to be like him in everything,” she captioned one of her photos with the dad.
Mike Sonko served as Nairobi governor from 2017 until 2020 when the County Assembly impeached him over gross misconduct and abuse of office.
He previously served as Nairobi Senator from 2013 to 2017 and as Makadara Member of Parliament.
