Pamela Mutua, the suspended former CEO of the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC), is reportedly on the verge of exposing explosive details about former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, whom she accuses of masterminding the Ksh 16 billion edible oils scandal. Mutua, who was recently arraigned in court, feels abandoned by Kuria despite earlier assurances of protection.
The scandal, which rocked the Kenyan parastatal sector, has left Mutua in a precarious position, battling legal woes that have drained her resources.
Moses Kuria gestures during a past media interview
She claims that while Kuria is reaping the benefits of the loot, she is left to fend for herself, struggling to cover legal fees and other expenses to clear her name. Insiders reveal that Mutua is furious over being forced to bear the brunt of a decision she insists was made collectively.
Mutua’s plight has drawn attention to the murky world of high-stakes deals within government circles, where promises of protection can quickly evaporate once the heat is on. Her situation underscores the risk involved in such deals, where the scapegoat often ends up shouldering the blame alone.
Now, faced with mounting pressure and diminishing support, Mutua is reportedly ready to spill the beans on the entire operation. Her revelations could potentially drag more high-profile individuals into the scandal, sparking a political firestorm.
Hon. Pamela Mutua during a past event
As she prepares for her next court appearance, all eyes are on Mutua, who appears determined to fight back and expose the truth behind the KNTC edible oils debacle.
During his tenure as Trade CS, Moses Kuria witnessed the unfolding of a scandal that saw Kenyans’ money disappear Miraculously where he had initially intended to import cheap cooking oil that was to be sold in small quantities known as ‘Mama Pima’.
By the time of going to the press, the former CS Moses Kuria hadn’t responded to the threats by Pamela Mutua who has refused to be used as scape goat by the big fishes. Also, it remains to be seen whether the DCI and other relevant agencies will conduct an arrest of CS Kuria and any other implicated in the scandal.
Hon. Pamela Mutua during a past event
