Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has accused President William Ruto of "pre-emptive blackmail" against the Senate, alleging that the President's recent claims of senators receiving Ksh150 million to influence impeachment outcomes are a tactic to control the narrative ahead of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's upcoming impeachment hearing.

• President Ruto claimed senators received up to Ksh150 million for impeachment influence.
• Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa stated this was to manipulate public perception before Governor Mutai's second impeachment hearing.
• Governor Mutai was impeached by 33 out of 47 Members of the Kericho County Assembly and is scheduled to appear before the Senate on Wednesday, August 20.