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HomeDaily NewsFriday, August 22, 2025President Ruto Faces Backlash and Impeachment Threats After Accusing Parliament of Corruption - August 2025
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President Ruto Faces Backlash and Impeachment Threats After Accusing Parliament of Corruption - August 2025

President William Ruto faces potential impeachment threats from Kenyan lawmakers following his recent criticism of Parliament, which he described as inherently corrupt. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary committees were soliciting bribes during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula strongly criticized the accusations. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President Ruto’s administration of hypocrisy in its fight against corruption, claiming the Executive is the “epicenter” of graft. Owino dismissed claims that Parliament is the "center of corruption," alleging the government targets opponents while protecting insiders.

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Thursday 4:52 PMStandard Politics

Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats

Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has strongly criticized President William Ruto's accusations that some parliamentary committees are soliciting bribes, comparing the claims to a hyena devouring its young. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary corruption during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi.

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Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has strongly criticized President William Ruto's accusations that some parliamentary committees are soliciting bribes, comparing the claims to a hyena devouring its young. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary corruption during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi.

  • Wetangula stated, "When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats."
  • President Ruto alleged an MP solicited Sh10 million during a recent debate on conflict of interest law.
  • MPs including Millie Odhiambo, Junet Mohamed, and Thom Kajwang demanded evidence, insisting both givers and takers of bribes should be exposed and prosecuted.
Thursday 8:30 AMStandard Politics

Why President Ruto could be impeached

Why President Ruto could be impeached

President William Ruto faces potential impeachment threats from Kenyan lawmakers following his recent criticism of Parliament, which he described as inherently corrupt. This comes after heated discussions on Tuesday afternoon regarding his remarks.

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President William Ruto faces potential impeachment threats from Kenyan lawmakers following his recent criticism of Parliament, which he described as inherently corrupt. This comes after heated discussions on Tuesday afternoon regarding his remarks.

  • The controversy stems from President Ruto's corruption accusations against Parliament.
  • Jack Wamboka, Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on PIC Governance and Education, is a key figure involved.
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Thursday 11:50 AMStandard Politics

Babu Owino accuses government of hypocrisy in graft war

Babu Owino accuses government of hypocrisy in graft war

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President William Ruto’s administration of hypocrisy in its fight against corruption, claiming the Executive is the “epicenter” of graft. Speaking on Spice FM, Owino alleged the government targets opponents while protecting insiders, questioning the source of funds for a church at State House and dismissing claims that Parliament is the "center of corruption."

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Wednesday 11:10 PMNation PoliticsFirst

Revealed: Secrets of MPs' bribery scandal

Revealed: Secrets of MPs' bribery scandal
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Key Highlights

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President William Ruto’s administration of hypocrisy in its fight against corruption, claiming the Executive is the “epicenter” of graft. Speaking on Spice FM, Owino alleged the government targets opponents while protecting insiders, questioning the source of funds for a church at State House and dismissing claims that Parliament is the "center of corruption."

  • Babu Owino cited alleged scandals like the siphoning of billions through the e-Citizen platform.
  • He questioned the creation of a new multi-agency team against corruption, arguing it undermines constitutional bodies like the EACC and DCI.
  • Owino stated that he skipped a recent ODM–UDA parliamentary group meeting, asserting his loyalty to Raila Odinga while maintaining his right to democratic opposition.