This archive report was first published on 7 October 2021.
Published on October 7, 2021, a statement by National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi reiterated his stance that he is not at war with President Uhuru Kenyatta. This comes as a stark contrast to the 'rants' of Aden Duale, who may be sounding an alarm on the inevitable demise of his political career.
Justin Muturi's pragmatic approach is a result of his vast experience gained over a long career working in both the legal and political realms of the country. He has joined the non-aligned movement with other neutrals like Professor Kivutha Kibwana and Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi.
However, a new challenge has emerged with the Pandora Papers revelations, where a consortium of international journalists working under the banner of ICIJ has made public revelations about the financial affairs of President Uhuru Kenyatta's family. The consortium claims to be in possession of data the size of 2.9 Terrabytes, although it is unclear if they have information on other Kenyans' offshore account holders.
The Pandora Papers scandal is gaining prominent coverage on local and international media, and it is unclear how it will affect the outcome of the 2022 General Election. President Uhuru Kenyatta's international image, which he has invested heavily in through powerful lobbyists like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, may be undone by these revelations.
