Mike Sonko former Nairobi governor confronted his son-in-law in Kitengela after his second-born daughter, Salma Mbuvi, was allegedly assaulted during a domestic dispute. The incident, which happened on Sunday, November 16, gained widespread attention after Salma revealed she had been slapped twice by her husband for requesting breakfast, leaving her distressed and unable to provide for her hungry children.
She immediately called her mother in tears, who then alerted Sonko. According to Sonko, this was not the first time Salma had experienced violence in her marriage, claiming she had endured more than ten incidents, although he had previously chosen silence in hopes the couple would resolve their issues.
Enraged by the latest assault, Sonko drove to Kitengela with his security team to confront the heavily built man, noting that the attack had left a visible dent on Salma’s face. During the confrontation, the son-in-law pleaded for forgiveness, calling the incident a “slight argument,” even as Sonko questioned why he would harm a woman he claimed to love, especially considering the support Sonko had offered the couple. The moment grew tense when one of Sonko’s bodyguards attempted to retaliate by slapping the man, but Salma intervened, shielding her husband from further violence.
Sonko ordered his team to remain calm, insisting that violence was not the solution. He later took Salma away from the home and accompanied her to Nairobi Women’s Hospital for a medical check-up, warning his son-in-law never to harm her again. In a later video, Sonko advised the public on how victims of gender-based violence in Nairobi can seek free assistance, including medical care and legal support, sparking conversations online about domestic violence and the need for peaceful conflict resolution within families.
