Grapevine: Parastatal boss eyes Cabinet seat as graft heat builds
The agency chief, who has remained at the helm through multiple tenure extensions, is said to be working behind the scenes to secure political goodwill as his latest extension approaches its expiry in October this year.
An embattled parastatal boss is reportedly setting his sights on a Cabinet Secretary position should President William Ruto secure another term in office.
The agency chief, who has remained at the helm through multiple tenure extensions, is said to be working behind the scenes to secure political goodwill as his latest extension approaches its expiry in October this year.
Sources within political and government circles claim the boss has embarked on an aggressive charm offensive, allegedly seeking to cultivate relationships with influential political figures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The grapevine has it that part of the strategy involves allegedly channelling about Sh1 million every weekend towards political activities and mobilisation efforts linked to key players.
The reported spending spree is said to be aimed at ensuring the boss remains in the good books of powerful political brokers as he plots his next move beyond the parastatal.
But while the political calculations continue, the agency chief is reportedly facing another headache closer to home.
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) are said to be intensifying scrutiny of the parastatal over allegations of multi-billion-shilling graft during his controversial tenure.
For now, the big question in political circles is whether his reported cabinet ambitions will survive the growing scrutiny surrounding his tenure.
