Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has reached out to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta seeking forgiveness for his past utterances against him.
In a video shared on Saturday October 28, Sonko wished Uhuru a belated happy birthday, a day after the former Head of State turned 62.
Further, Sonko showed some of the gifts he bought for the retired President, among them including high end liquor from a shop.
The former Governor arrived at a high-end Liquor store in a majestic GMC truck before proceeding inside to the shop.
He later picked several bottles of alcoholic drinks, among them a drink with a price tag of Ksh210,000.
After minutes of interacting with an attendant in the store, Sonko went on to pay for the drinks at the counter before leaving in his truck accompanied by a green Mercedes car, a Toyota Lexus LX570h.
Sonko turns to Bible for inspiration
In a statement noted that the drinks, a cake, and a card he bought for the former President were meant to reminisce the good old days they shared before their bitter fallout.
Additionally, Sonko said that he had forgiven Uhuru for what he called wrongdoings and persecution meted on him.
Quoting a Bible verse, the controversial politician expressed his intention to leave the past behind in his relationship with Uhuru.
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“I have gifted him with a cake, card, and some finest drinks as a sign of missing the happy good days we used to spend together before and after he became president. Happy birthday, my brother, and may your additional year bring you happiness,” Sonko stated.
“If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back,” Sonko quoted a Bible verse.
However, it was not clear whether he indeed delivered the gifts to Uhuru.
Uhuru resurfaces on his 62nd birthday
On Thursday, October 28, Uhuru who had been missin in action resurfaced in a radio interview with Kameme Fm.
Appearing in his usual jovial mood, the former President prayed for more life and peace and stability in Kenya noting that they were his birthday wishes.
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A host of politicians and prominent Kenyans wished the former President a happy birthday, with some reminiscing some of his highlight moments as Kenya’s fourth President.
Sonko and Uhuru had shared strong political ties since 2013 when the former Makadara MP won Nairobi’s Senatorial seat through The National Alliance-TNA’s ticket where Uhuru was the Party Leader.
In 2017, Sonko and Uhuru successfully campaigned together and subsequently won their respective seats through the Jubilee Party.
However, their relationship hit rock bottom after an impeachment motion saw Sonko lose his seat as Nairobi’s county chief in 2020.
