Ex-KICC Boss Sounds National Emergency Alarm — Claims Kenya Sliding Toward Authoritarian Rule Under Ruto!
Irungu Nyakera, the former chairman of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), has accused President William Ruto’s regime of dismantling democratic institutions and pushing Kenya dangerously close to dictatorship.
Nyakera didn’t mince words in his explosive Wednesday, April 16, statement—declaring that Parliament has been completely neutered and is now acting as a mouthpiece for the executive, allowing unchecked power to take over.
“What we’re witnessing is the slow death of constitutional order,” he thundered. “Parliament is no longer a guardian of the people—it’s an enabler of authoritarianism!”
In a scathing attack, Nyakera claimed the judiciary is the only surviving pillar of justice, bravely blocking at least 11 unconstitutional executive actions in the past year alone. He warned that ongoing attacks against the courts are part of a broader effort to bulldoze the last remaining safeguard of democracy.
“The executive’s frustration is visible—they’ve failed to bring down the judiciary, and now they’re lashing out like a cornered beast,” he stated.
Nyakera’s remarks were ignited by Wednesday’s Daily Nation headline: “Ruto’s String of Court Losses”—a headline he believes reflects the judiciary’s resilience against growing executive overreach.
He slammed MPs for remaining mute on massive scandals—calling them out for failing to speak up about:
- The shady Adani deal,
- The controversial housing levy,
- Fuel importation monopolies,
- e-Citizen system ownership,
- And a Swiss e-visa scheme allegedly siphoning public funds.
“Instead of watchdogs, our lawmakers have become attack dogs for the presidency,” Nyakera charged.
He also raised red flags over the looming Finance Bill 2025, warning that it may be rammed through Parliament using bribery and intimidation, rather than legitimate debate.
As the government scrambles to defend itself—claiming the Swiss transactions were part of an innocent pilot program—Nyakera insists Kenya is teetering on the edge.
“If this trend continues, Kenya won’t be governed by the rule of law—but by fear, force, and faceless deals made behind closed doors,” he warned.
This is no longer just political drama—Nyakera says it’s a full-blown national crisis. Stay with us for updates as the pressure on Ruto’s administration reaches a boiling point.
