Although he may not be arrested and jailed, the conviction of Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i will ruin his future endeavors, pundits have observed.
Justice George Odunga's ruling may have after all sealed Matiang'i's reputation albeit in his future career prospects since he remains a convict unless he appeals the decision.
"It is sad that he is ruining his reputation on mediocre issues. I expected him to stand guided in the law," said Gideon Mamboleo.
Respected scholar Nyachieo Bogonko said: " No matter your good performance, your respect to the rule of law wraps up everything. The ruling is not something nice to him."
Throughout his time in the ministries of ICT, Education, land and now at the office of the president, Matiang'i has stood as an accomplished minister despite criticism.
In fact, his dalliance with people started when he forcefully implemented digital migration programme before accomplishing thorough repute in the ministry of education.
His record at the ministry of education may remain for many years, a fact that was admitted by his successor Amina Mohammed.
"The scales are high and we have no option other than to maintain them. I thank him for maintaining the standards," she said.
But his openly defiance to the courts may render him a Lord of impunity since he holds a sensitive docket of security.
Legally, any Kenyan can apprehend and present him before the court for sentencing following Wednesday's conviction.