Peter Kenneth, a former two-term MP, performed poorly at the 2013 General Elections, losing to Raila Odinga in his home turf of Gatanga. His wealth and fame have sparked speculation about the source of his riches.
According to various sources, Peter Kenneth is one of the wealthiest individuals in Kenya. However, his silence on issues of corruption and economic calamity has fueled suspicions that he may be benefiting from corrupt State House deals.
There are rumors that Peter Kenneth's rise to fame is linked to an alleged romantic affair with former Aldai MP and Head of Civil Service Sally Kosgei during the Moi era. This has led some to question whether his success is truly based on merit or if he has been propelled by external factors.
Career Controversies ¶
Peter Kenneth's stint at the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation was marked by controversy, including an attempted sale to Monarch Insurance and Zimbabwe Reinsurance Corporation, which was blocked by a court order and opposition from MPs.
His tenure as Kenya Football Federation Chairman was also criticized for lacking achievements, with the national team failing to qualify for major tournaments or win championships during his time in office.
As Assistant Minister of Finance and Cooperatives, Kenneth was accused of elevating older men to key positions in parastatals, rather than promoting youth representation.
Allegations of Corruption ¶
There are allegations that Peter Kenneth benefited from the single-sourced CCTV tender, which varied in cost from 14 billion to over 50 billion Kenyan shillings. He was reportedly the intermediary between the Chinese firm supplying the cameras and the government.
The effectiveness of the CCTV cameras has been questioned, with State House releasing data showing that only 16 cars had been recovered using the cameras, at a cost of 50 billion Kenyan shillings.
Critics, including Dr. David Ndii, have labeled the project as an example of 'Big Projects Conjured by Hollow Men,' suggesting that it was a wasteful and unnecessary expenditure.
Ronnie Osumba, Peter Kenneth's running mate, has been linked to State House, and their association includes Bob Collymore, who once tweeted about Peter Kenneth's luxurious residence.
