Criticism is mounting against the Kenyan Parliament following President William Ruto's revelation that some parliamentary committees are demanding bribes from state officials. This practice, described as a "protection fee," is undermining the legislature's oversight role and raising concerns about governance.

• Former MP Wilson Sossion warned that the "culture of inducing committees monetarily" threatens Kenya's governance by hindering thorough investigations and scrutiny of reports.
• Political analyst Barack Muluka claimed the Kenya Kwanza administration had enabled this practice by disbursing large sums for support, turning committees into "extortion forums."
• Some MPs accused Ruto of dishonesty, alleging the Executive is complicit in bribery, citing instances during senatorial impeachments where "lots of money changes hands."