President William Ruto has now accused members of the National Assembly and the Senate of demanding bribes from government officials appearing before parliamentary and Senate committees.
Speaking Wednesday at the opening of the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, Ruto said several Cabinet secretaries and governors had fallen victim to the alleged extortion. He warned that the practice undermines the fight against corruption and urged the speakers of both houses to act. "Parliament must be called out.
Something is going on in our Legislature that we must call out.
There is money being demanded from the Executive, governors, and ministers, especially those who go for accountability before our houses of parliament," said Ruto. "Mr Speaker, it cannot continue to be business as usual.
