President Ruto's Bribery Allegations Against Parliament Spark Shutdown and Summon Demands - August 2025

President William Ruto ignited a major controversy by alleging that some Members of Parliament demanded Ksh10 million to pass a bill and that unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to influence an impeachment vote. In protest against the President's claims of extortion and bribery, MPs have shut down all committee activities. This move escalated tensions between the executive and legislative branches. Subsequently, Senators are demanding that President Ruto be summoned by the Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate to provide evidence for his allegations. They warn his remarks undermine parliamentary credibility.