Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is finalising plans to hand over his luxury Volume VIP Club in Shanzu, Mombasa, to Gen Z entrepreneur Brian Mungai.
The planned takeover will bring a new owner to the coastal entertainment establishment as Sonko moves to exit the nightlife and alcohol business.
Mungai, who is associated with the Alcapone Clubs entertainment brand, is expected to introduce a new identity to the venue ahead of the December festive season.
The development follows a meeting between Sonko and the young entrepreneur, who expressed interest in acquiring the establishment.
Sonko hosted Mungai alongside his personal assistant, Francis Wambua, and legal adviser, Sammy Musyimi, to discuss the proposed transaction.
According to reports, Sonko estimated the value of the land at approximately Sh50 million, while the overall valuation of the venue and its installed facilities stands at Sh160 million.
The remaining Sh110 million reportedly accounts for the club’s building, infrastructure, equipment and other installations.
The establishment comes with existing entertainment facilities, including its bar areas, VIP spaces, sound systems and lighting equipment.
Sonko has reportedly indicated that the venue remains in good structural condition, allowing a new operator to take over without starting the business from scratch.
Sonko had previously disclosed that the club held a substantial stock of alcoholic beverages, which he intended to dispose of as part of his decision to leave the alcohol trade.
Mungai, popularly known as Brayo, is associated with Alcapone Clubs, an entertainment brand with reported outlets in Nyali, along Thika Road and in Nakuru. His interest in Volume VIP Club would expand the brand’s presence in Mombasa’s hospitality and entertainment industry.
Reports indicate that Mungai intends to rebrand the establishment as Alcapone Shanzu before reopening it in December 2026.
The planned relaunch would coincide with the festive season, traditionally an important period for hospitality and entertainment businesses along the Kenyan Coast.
Sonko’s decision to leave the nightlife business follows a personal and spiritual shift he announced in April 2026.
On April 1, the former governor publicly declared that he intended to quit the alcohol trade and focus on his relationship with God.
He announced that he would either sell or lease Volume VIP Club or dispose of the remaining alcohol stock.
Commenting on the proposed transition, he stated: “Although I’ve quit clubbing and alcohol, I’ll never stop mentoring and empowering young Gen Z entrepreneurs.”
He also offered his blessings to Mungai and other young businesspeople pursuing opportunities.
“God bless Brayo and all hardworking young entrepreneurs,” Sonko said.
