ICT and Digital Economy cabinet secretary (CS) William Kabogo has said that one of his regrets is joining politics.

Speaking during an interview on January 28, 2025, Kabogo said that after joining politics in 2002, he was accused of being a drug baron.

“I’ve often wondered why I joined politics when I’ve never lacked anything in my life,” he said.

“All I’ve received are accusations and insults that still follow me to this day,” he added.

Kabogo admitted that sometimes he regrets his political path, especially when he sees others working to provide for their families, while he has never struggled for food.

The ICT CS questioned what he hoped to achieve in politics, given that it has only brought him insults, accusations, and blame.

He also pointed out that the drug allegations stemmed from his political career.

Kabogo recalled that when he entered politics as a young man, he owned a helicopter for campaigning, and many people couldn’t believe someone his age could afford one.

He said some people speculated that his wealth came from selling drugs.

“In August 2002, I decided it was our time to lead and energize Kenya. Coming from Mombasa, I was unfamiliar with the Mlolongo system, but I was shown a long queue. I was told I’d beaten a queue of nine people. That marked the beginning and served as a warning,” Kabogo said.

“As I traveled by helicopter as a young man, people wondered how I could afford one and claimed it was drug money.”

The CS emphasized that while the internet never forgets, he’s never been involved with or associated with any drug barons.

“People speak, and the internet doesn’t forget, but I’ve never been close to or associated with anyone who is involved,” he said.