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July 12, 2026
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The cost of mixing politics and business: Painful lessons

The cost of mixing politics and business: Painful lessons

Wealthy business figures bankroll campaigns in anticipation of access to lucrative government contacts and tenders...

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Kenyan political history offers painful lessons on the risks of intertwining personal wealth with political power, with several prominent figures experiencing financial ruin or loss of influence after their political alliances shifted.

  • The article highlights the cases of the late Kenneth Matiba, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and businesswoman Mary Wambui as contemporary examples.
  • Matiba, a successful businessman, allegedly saw his empire crumble after financing the struggle for multiparty democracy, costing him his fortune and health.
  • Mary Wambui's Glee Hotel was placed under insolvency administration, facing a Sh7.75 billion debt with Equity Bank.
  • Rigathi Gachagua's Sh7.4 billion criminal case was withdrawn after taking power, but he was later impeached as Deputy President on October 24, 2024.

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