Salim Swaleh, the Director of Press Service in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, has publicly apologized to Musalia Mudavadi.
Swaleh asked for forgiveness and a second chance after breaking Mudavadi’s trust, which he had built over the past years.
In the emotional video, Swaleh is seen addressing Mudavadi directly, explaining that he has been trying to contact the Prime CS for weeks without success.
“Good morning Your Excellency, I hope this video finds you well. Nimesema nirecord hii video sababu nimejaribu kukutafuta sana for the couple of weeks sijakua nikikupata. I have sent several people to you, to talk to you but sijakua nikipata majibu yeyote,” Swaleh said.
He acknowledged that Mudavadi has been a father figure to him since they met, and expressed deep regret for betraying his trust.
“We built unmatched trust between us. And for the last one and half years I served you with unmatched zeal. I broke the trust. I did. And I’m so sorry about it. I’m truly remorseful about it,” he said, visibly emotional.
Swaleh also revealed that the past month has been extremely difficult for him.
As a public figure, he said he has been unable to go outside due to the negative attention surrounding the allegations.
He admitted to battling suicidal thoughts, saying, “A lot of things have been running through my mind, very bad things. Sometimes I feel like taking my own life.”
He revealed that he lost everything suddenly and now faces financial difficulties, with bills piling up and loans to pay.
He also claimed that his salary has been stopped and that finding a new job has been challenging.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, recalled Swaleh’s case file for the second time last week.
Swaleh, along with four others, is accused of being involved in a Sh5.8 million fraud.
Reports suggest that Swaleh was arrested for allegedly assisting fraudsters who had been posing as government officials and had easy access to Mudavadi’s office.
Allegedly, these meetings were conducted in Swaleh’s office.
