‘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.