Once a polished figure in the corridors of power, Salim Swaleh now finds himself in a battle to reclaim his place in the professional world. The former Director of Press at the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s office has made a heartfelt appeal to Kenyans and media houses to give him another chance.
Swaleh, who lost his position after being implicated in a high-profile scandal, says he longs to relive the dignity and routine that once defined his career. “I miss putting on my suits and reporting to work every morning,” he lamented. “Nipeeni kazi jameni (Please give me a job, I beg).”
In June 2024, Swaleh was arrested on allegations of aiding fraudsters who manipulated access to the office of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The scandal cast a long shadow over his professional reputation, leaving him to face fraud and impersonation charges.
Despite the controversies, Swaleh’s plea paints a picture of a man desperate to move past his missteps. His message is clear: he wants to work again, and he’s turning to Kenya’s media industry — where he once made a name for himself — to help him rebuild.
Will this embattled former press director get a second chance? Or will his past mistakes keep him sidelined in a world where image is everything? Only time will tell.
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