Mike Sonko sought new witnesses for his graft trial

Courtroom pressure shifted as a graft trial widened, forcing new witnesses and documents into play with real consequences for how the case unfolded.

Defense moves to widen testimony

• Mike Sonko pushed for extra witnesses to back his defense.
• Request targets lawyer Steve Ogola and officer Tusca Opondo.
• Strategy centers on pulling in evidence seen as case-changing.

Documents and investigation trail

• Ogola reportedly holds a charge sheet, statement, and affidavit.
• Sonko’s side said paperwork tracks how charges were reshaped.
• Nyakundi argued timelines behind filings deserve open court scrutiny.
• Defense claimed testimony would help judges reach a clean ruling.

Police records demand

• Capitol Hill Police Station was asked to release investigation records.
• OCS Tusca Opondo was flagged as a key source.
• Material links back to the statements Sonko gave investigators.

Prosecution reaction and case status

• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions did not fight the request.
• Prosecution said Ogola’s statement was still missing.
• The trial involves Sonko and Erastus Ombok as co-accused.
• The court already ruled a prima facie case tied to KSh 20 million extortion.