A viral video making rounds on social media captures the heart-stopping moment when former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko tried his hand at flying in a passenger drone.
The Dramatic Test Flight at Mua Hills
The footage, which recently surfaced, shows Sonko at his home in Mua Hills. He is positioned in the center of the drone—a structure made of interconnected metal bars powered by six propellers.
For safety, he wore a protective helmet to guard against falls or debris, along with an armored suit similar to motorcycle gear and a safety vest.
The Tense Takeoff and Abrupt Landing
A group of men stood nearby, watching as the propellers revved up to full speed. The drone lifted slightly off the ground, with Sonko holding on firmly. His arm and leg positioning made it clear he wasn’t controlling it—someone off-camera was operating it remotely.
Moments later, the drone lurched forward as if ready to soar, but it quickly dropped back down. The landing was rough and uneven, causing the craft to tilt and jolt Sonko around.
Shaken, he shouted in Swahili, “We, achia hapo!” (“Stop there!”), while laughter erupted from those around him. After taking off his helmet, Sonko admitted the experience was frightening, declaring, “Hii ni mbaya” (“This is bad”).
Kenyans’ Hilarious Reactions Online
Netizens flooded the comments with witty and dramatic responses:
Calvin Omondi: “He’s clearly wishing to be a mwendazake.” (Implying reckless behavior.)
Ibra Ken Banton: “Kango Ka Mbuvi was eagerly waiting to be visited.” (Hinting at impending danger.)
Whitney Ontiq: “Where did he get the strength to accept this in the first place?”
Genesaret Jnr: “This drone almost gave us a public holiday.” (Suggesting a close call that could have led to national mourning.)
Resurfaced Video: Sonko Flaunts His M-Pesa Wealth
The drone stunt comes shortly after another old video of Mike Sonko resurfaced, once again sparking widespread discussion among Kenyans.
The M-Pesa Reversal Drama
In the May clip, Sonko expressed outrage over a close friend who tried to reverse a KSh 10,000 M-Pesa transfer sent during a night out.
Proving Financial Stability on Camera
To emphasize he had no money issues, Sonko—filming from his office with a towel wrapped around his waist—displayed several Samsung foldable phones.
He revealed impressive M-Pesa balances: KSh 303,000 on the first, KSh 155,000 on the second, and KSh 134,000 on the third. For the fourth phone, after a fingerprint unlock failed and he entered the PIN manually (with the cameraman blocking the digits), it showed KSh 105,000.
The Jaw-Dropping Fuliza Limit
The highlight that truly amazed viewers was the Fuliza overdraft limit on the last phone: a staggering KSh 42,000.
This unusually high allowance prompted reactions from Kenyans, with many joking that it matched or exceeded their entire monthly salaries.
By Geoffrey mbuthia
