Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko was however denied clearance to run for Mombasa governorship following his impeachment in 2020.[100] Sonko filed a petition at the High Court to have it compel IEBC to clear him for the gubernatorial race.[101] In 13 July 2022, the court noted in its ruling, that Sonko's impeachment case was yet to be determined by the Supreme Court, and ordered the electoral commission to clear Sonko to vie for the Mombasa governorship.[102] In 14 July 2022, Sonko presented his nomination papers at IEBC where he was cleared to vie for Mombasa governor.[103] In 15 July 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that Sonko was duly impeached by the county assembly of Nairobi City, which automatically makes Sonko fail the integrity test to occupy any elective seat or be appointed.[102][104] Following the apex's court decision, IEBC subsequently revoked his clearance.[105]