“No One Deserves That”: Mike Sonko Urges Couples to Choose Peace After Daughter’s Distressing Call

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has shared a personal and emotional message after a distress call from his daughter. He described the moment as “shaking to the core.” Her voice trembled. Her spirit seemed broken. “I acted immediately, because no mother or father can sit still when their child is hurting,” he said.

The incident made him think beyond his family. He reflected on young men and women in Kenya who face harassment and violence silently. “If my own daughter can face fear in her home, what about those who have no one to defend them?” he asked.

Sonko spoke about marriage, saying it is never smooth. Strong marriages are built through patience, forgiveness and understanding. But he warned that when challenges turn into violence, and love turns into fear, the foundation of a marriage shakes. “No one deserves that,” he added.

He made a heartfelt plea to young couples. “Please choose peace. Choose dialogue before anger. Pause, breathe, and talk rather than hurt the person you vowed to protect,” he said. He reminded them that violence solves nothing. It only destroys hearts, homes, and futures.

Sonko also highlighted the need for safe, loving homes. “No parent should ever receive the kind of call we got today. No partner should ever cry alone in their own house,” he said. He urged families to nurture love, gentleness, and understanding. Differences should be resolved peacefully, he added.

He stressed that every home should be a place of safety. Children and partners must feel protected. Violence should never be an answer. Sonko’s words are both personal and societal. They call on everyone to reflect on how they treat their loved ones.

In the end, he hopes his message inspires change. He encourages couples to communicate, respect each other and prioritize peace. His plea serves as a reminder that love should never become fear and homes should always remain a refuge.