This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
June 19, 2020, marked a day when Saboti MP Caleb Amisi's reputation was put to the test. A close ally of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Amisi has been accused of conning another MP Shs. 17M, according to former Uhuru Kenyatta lead digital strategist Dennis Itumbi.
Amisi's story is one of rags to riches, from being a herdsboy to becoming a lawmaker. However, beneath the surface of this hustler's tale lies a web of allegations and denials of conning innocent Kenyans.
Back in 2018, Amisi was accused of conning a businessman by the name David Were Ksh 13million. The allegations resurfaced in 2020, with Itumbi claiming that Amisi had conning another MP Shs. 17M.
Amisi has been known to flaunt his wealth, often offering to sponsor music production for artists who create awareness about social issues. In a recent statement, he said,
