The Cabinet Secretary nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Kithure Kindiki, has shared how he acquired his massive net worth.
Speaking while appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, he was put to task to explain how he managed to raise his net worth by Ksh 150 million in just two years. READ FULL STORY
While appearing before the vetting committee in October 2022, Kindiki said he was worth Ksh 544 million but in the ongoing vetting process, he says he is currently worth Ksh 694 million.
To defend his massive accumulation of wealth within a short period, he noted that he made most of the money through his law firm.
Kindiki noted that although he does not practice law at the moment, he has lawyers who are working under his firm and thus the significant wealth increase.
He also dismissed the insinuation that he might have done business with the government or applied for a tender either by himself or proxy.
“First let me start by saying that I have not benefited from any improper business; I have not done any business with the government or applied for any tender by myself, by proxy, by relative or by anybody
“Before I was appointed my wealth was at Ksh 544 million… I run a business, which today I do not participate in that business, I don’t practice law but my law firm is alive and working and much of that revenue comes from the firm,” he said.
In other news, The United States (US) Embassy in Nairobi has issued a statement ahead of the vetting of Cabinet Secretaries nominees.
According to a schedule provided by the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, the vetting process will run for four days; Thursday to Sunday.
In a statement on X, the US Embassy reiterated the importance of integrity in public service ahead of the vetting process.
Additionally, the US Embassy encouraged the vetting committee to put into consideration Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.
Chapter Six of the constitution talks about the requirements of Leadership and Integrity.
“As Kenyans look ahead to the vetting of Cabinet nominees beginning today, we recognize the importance of integrity in public service and the National Assembly’s vital role in upholding Chapter Six of Kenya’s Constitution,” the Embassy wrote on X.
This message comes at a time when Hassan Ali Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya are on the spot over the legitimacy of their academic qualifications.
