Turkish businessman Harun Aydin, who was deported by former Interior Security CS Fred Matiang’i, was among the guests hosted by President William Ruto for a luncheon at State House following his inauguration.
The foreigner was seen at State House yesterday, Tuesday, 13, in the company of ex-Kiminini Member of Parliament (MP) Chris Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang.
“Joined special guests at State House for the Luncheon of the inauguration of the 5Th President William Ruto,” Wamalwa captioned the photos in which Aydin was captured.
Aydin was deported in 2021 due to suspicions of money laundering after it was discovered that he was a member of the group that was supposed to travel with Ruto to Uganda but never made it there.
On August 7, he was arrested by Anti Terror Police Unit (ATPU) officers at Wilson Airport while returning from Uganda. The businessman was taken in for questioning on accusations of being linked to terrorism and money laundering.
Ruto castigated his arrest, terming it as a political witchhunt targeting his allies. He further defended Aydin from accusations of financing terrorism, terming him an investor.
Another controversial figure who was present at the State House luncheon was Kevin Obia who was in 2021 fined Sh300,000 after being involved in a Sh13 million fake gold scam.
Obia through his Instagram stories shared a photo on his way to State House which he captioned “enter like a boss”.
Businessman Don Bosco Gichana was also present, Gichana was jailed in Tanzania for five years after he pleaded guilty to money laundering and other crimes.
