Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has made claims that the Kenyatta family owns shares in the Nairobi Expressway. He also alleged that the family owns aircraft leased to Kenya Airways. Duale made these statements during the opening of the boarding wing of Imam Malik Madrasa in Garissa. He warned that he would reveal more information if critics of President William Ruto and the Dangote refinery continue to speak out.
Duale's comments come after President Ruto launched the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery project in Lamu County. The project has triggered demands for full disclosure of the agreement by some opposition leaders, including Ndindi Nyoro and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Duale claimed that some leaders are making noise about the Dangote refinery because billionaire Aliko Dangote has come to invest in Kenya.
The Health CS also highlighted President Ruto's achievements, stating that foreign direct investment has grown from $1.6 billion to $2 billion in four years. He attributed this growth to the president's efforts to provide a good environment and investor confidence. Duale claimed that President Ruto has removed brokers, cartels, and corruption that were hindering foreign investors from coming to Kenya.
Duale specifically mentioned Ndindi Nyoro and other leaders, asking them to disclose the shareholders of the Nairobi Expressway. He claimed that the Kenyatta family owns shares in the Expressway. The CS also stated that pastoralists, Muslims, and 14 counties will consolidate their support behind President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
The Nairobi Expressway is a major infrastructure project in Kenya, and the ownership of shares in the project is a matter of public interest. The claims made by Duale have sparked debate and raised questions about the involvement of the Kenyatta family in the project. The Kenyatta family has not publicly commented on the matter.
Duale's statements have also raised concerns about the leasing of aircraft to Kenya Airways. He claimed that the expensive leasing rate is one of the reasons why Kenya Airways is collapsing and is in debt. The airline has been facing financial challenges in recent years.
The claims made by Duale have sparked a heated debate in Kenya's political landscape. While some leaders have welcomed the investment by Dangote, others have raised concerns about the terms of the agreement. The issue is likely to continue to be a topic of discussion in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election.
Key points
- Duale claims Kenyatta family owns shares in Nairobi Expressway and Kenya Airways aircraft.
- President Ruto's foreign direct investment has grown from $1.6 billion to $2 billion in four years.
- Duale warns critics of President Ruto and Dangote refinery to stop making noise.
