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In a startling revelation that exposes the entrenched power dynamics of Kenyan politics, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has issued a blunt warning: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will remain unshaken in his post—thanks to the explicit protection of President William Ruto, despite growing public outrage over the SHA (Social Health Authority) debacle.
Gakuya, speaking in a searing televised interview, peeled back the curtain on Kenya’s political immunity system. He laid bare the blunt reality: officials firmly embedded within the president’s inner circle enjoy near-absolute security. “If the highest authority doesn’t want you fired, you won’t be fired,” Gakuya declared, highlighting Duale’s position as effectively untouchable.
The MP didn’t mince words. He pointed to the overwhelming influence of money and political backing in shielding officials from accountability—even amid serious allegations. Past impeachment attempts, he noted, have crumbled not on legal grounds, but under the sheer weight of financial and political maneuvering.
What unfolds is a disturbing calculus: despite public dismay over the SHA scandal—fraught with accusations of mismanagement and questionable conduct—the president’s support has bolstered Duale’s position, turning potential impeachment efforts into mere political theater.
What Makes This So Explosive:
- Power Over Proof: Gakuya’s remarks expose how political backing can override governance, letting leaders weather scandals with impunity.
- Impeachment Ineffective: Even when legal processes kick in, they often collapse under financial or political pressure—Gakuya asserts that these moves can be neutralized with a “single strike.”
- Public Trust on the Brink: Citizens now face a harsh truth: transparency and accountability can be sidelined in favor of political loyalty, even when public institutions are at stake.
As the SHA controversy deepens, a critical question looms: In Kenya, is political affiliation stronger than public interest?
