Githeri journalism in Kenya has been blamed for many downfalls with propaganda being associated with most public tainted images .
Currently, the biggest scandal is that of former National Lands commission, Mohamed Swazuri who has been arrested by the EACC alongside other officials over graft concerning land compensation irregularities.
DPP Noordin Haji said he has sufficient evidence to charge Swazuri and 23 others over compensation claim to Tornado Carriers Limited in respect to compulsory acquisition of land referenced MN/VI/3810.
The parcel of land in question is in Mombasa.
Speaking when issuing a report at Tononoka Hall on the dispute between Mombasa landlords and tenants over values of plots, the chairman while exiting the office, blamed the media for his woes.
“Unfortunately, the media has made me very popular and famous and I don’t regret. They have been paid by those who have stolen public land to tarnish his good name,” he claimed.
Mr Swazuri said NLC had made strides in resolving many land cases.
“If we had the resources, we would have done everything as required by law. But as you know there are so many factors to consider. Despite all these factors, we have done beyond expectations. The reason why we are being fought is because of our successes.
He said he wasn’t looking for fame or to be popular but only meant to deliver to Kenyans, adding that he is happy and leaving NLC as a satisfied man.
“A good leader must collide with others. I am very happy and satisfied. If you want to be popular go sell ice-cream,” he said, repeating a line popularly used in Hollywood movies.
Do you think the media had anything to do with Swazuri’s downfall?