Blaming Devki’s Guru for ‘State Capture’ Misses the Mark and Hurts Investment

The recent lead story in The Standard titled ‘Man of Steel: Devki Boss’ Iron Hold on Ruto’s Government” left readers with more questions than answers. Rather than scrutinizing government malfeasance, it instead appears to cast aspersions on investor Narendra Raval, better known as Guru, blaming him for alleged state capture. This misdirected narrative not only deflects from real institutional failings but also jeopardizes the climate for investment. The article relies heavily on politically charged hearsays - comments from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the recently dismissed Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi - without sufficient corroboration. Under the Kenya Evidence Act, hearsay.......