Ruto threatens MPs with arrest for extortion as Raila cautions rot scaring away investors
President Ruto accused some lawmakers of turning parliamentary committees into extortion rackets, cautioning that those implicated would face arrest. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have issued strong warnings about rising extortion and corruption in Kenya's Parliament, stating these actions undermine governance and deter investors. President Ruto explicitly threatened Members of Parliament with arrest for turning parliamentary committees into "extortion rackets."
- President Ruto alleged some committee members collected up to Sh10 million to facilitate legislation, questioning the source of inexplicable wealth like Sh150 million among legislators.
- Key people involved are President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
- Raila Odinga emphasized that while lobbying is legitimate, in Kenya it has devolved into outright extortion, creating a hostile environment for private capital and slowing national development.
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