‘Soko Huru’ Senate: Who pocketed Sh150mn to save a Governor?
The revelation, made during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM parliamentary group meeting on Monday, has raised fresh questions about the integrity of impeachment proceedings, already derided in political circles as a “soko huru” (free market) where governors’ survival often comes..
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has ignited a major controversy by alleging that unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to influence an impeachment vote, casting a shadow over the integrity of parliamentary proceedings in Kenya.
- Most important fact or figure: Sh150 million allegedly paid out to Senators in a single transaction.
- Key person or organization involved: President William Ruto, the Senate, and Governors facing impeachment.
- Notable detail that adds context: The President's remarks follow the recent survival of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo after an impeachment bid, reigniting the "soko huru" (free market) accusations against the Senate.
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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.
