The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has finally broken his silence over President William Ruto's sentiments that Senators received up to Ksh150 million in bribes to influence decisions.
During a Senate session on Wednesday, August 20, Kingi denied receiving any complaints, information or knowledge relating to bribery or extortion claims against any senator. ''As the speaker of the Senate, I have not received any complaint, or information relating to bribery or extortion or any other corrupt practice against a senator from a member of the executive, the ministries, department, or agencies of government, a governor or other county agencies,'' Kingi said. ''If I do receive such complaints, I am obligated and I will take the necessary stern action without delay,'' Kingi continued.
President William Ruto speaking during a meeting with grassroots leaders from Migori County at the Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awendo on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
PCS Kingi's clarification comes days after President Ruto's remarks on Monday during a Kenya Kwanza and ODM Joint Parliamentary Group meeting in Karen, Nairobi. The President claimed that he had credible intelligence showing that members of both Houses had been receiving bribes to influence key parliamentary decisions, including impeachment proceedings. "The latest Soko Huru in the Senate, where does somebody find Ksh150 million?
