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During the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, President William Ruto publicly accused parliamentary committees of demanding bribes. He stated that Members of Parliament engage in corruption by soliciting money from Cabinet Secretaries, governors, and ministers to create positive accountability reports, even when theft has occurred. The President vowed there would be no sacred cows in the war on graft and ignited a potential conflict between the executive and legislature. He emphasized that this practice is an environment of graft and that it cannot continue to be business as usual.
During the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, President William Ruto publicly accused parliamentary committees of demanding bribes. He stated these committees solicit money to create positive accountability reports, even when significant theft has occurred.
President William Ruto has ignited a potential conflict between the executive and legislature, publicly accusing Members of Parliament of engaging in corruption. He claims they are demanding bribes from Cabinet Secretaries and Governors, fostering an environment of graft.
President William Ruto has publicly accused Members of Parliament of demanding bribes from executives, governors, and ministers. These alleged demands are purportedly made through parliamentary committees.
"Rais Ruto adai baadhi ya wabunge huomba mlungula kutoka kwa mawaziri na maafisa wa serikali" (President Ruto alleges some MPs solicit bribes from ministers and government officials).
President William Ruto has publicly criticized Members of Parliament for engaging in corruption while executing their duties. The President stated he would not hesitate to speak openly about this issue, emphasizing its importance.