A London Public Relations firm that helped President Uhuru Kenyatta win the 2013 elections has returned to Kenya.
BTP Advisers which specialises on a number issues surrounding public perception boasts of strong media relations for over a decade.
"We specialise in pro-active media relations, public relations, political and issues-based campaigning and social media and Internet communications. We create and execute political and profile-raising campaigns for individuals, candidates, organisations and companies to change hearts, minds and laws and deliver upset and unexpected victories,” goes the firm's mission.
On its website, BTP has posted a feedback by The National Alliance (TNA) Chairman Johnson Sakaja, in which he acknowledges the company's services and how it played an important role to ensure President Kenyatta's victory during the last General Election.
“As polling day neared, and emotions ran high, BTP’s consultants made sure the ship was kept steady and our message resonated with voters. Their enviable network of media contacts ensured our voice was always heard. BTP also helped our team react to the unpredictable nature of election campaigns. From 16% behind in the polls, our coalition claimed an outright victory in the first round. It demonstrated the importance of having the right team behind you, Sakaja confirmed.
This time round, however, BTP is not in the country for politics but the firm has been hired by the Briton accused of murdering his Kenyan lover.
Richard Alden 52, a former chief executive of Wananchi Group sought the PR firm's services to manage media coverage and assist in turning the case in his favour.
Mr Alden is charged with killing his girlfriend Wangechi Kinyanjui at his Karen home on June 4 . He denied the charges and was released on a Sh2 Million cash bail.
The PR firm confirmed on Thursday through a statement that it had embarked on helping Alden get off the hook.
“We now begin the process of collating the evidence that will clearly demonstrate Mr Alden had no part to play in the tragic death," reads part of the statement.
