Parliament stalls as Ruto accuses MPs of corruption
National Assembly sittings on Tuesday failed to start after MPs paralysed all committee business, with only the Committee on Implementation meeting...
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National Assembly sittings were paralyzed on Tuesday after Members of Parliament boycotted committee business, following renewed accusations of corruption by President William Ruto. Ruto alleged that some MPs accepted bribes, specifically mentioning a Sh10 million payment related to anti-money laundering legislation.
- President William Ruto accused unnamed MPs of collecting Sh10 million to pass an anti-money laundering law.
- Senate Accounts Committee Chairperson Moses Kajwang' challenged House Speakers to summon President Ruto to provide evidence for his claims.
- The President’s remarks were made during the first-ever Parliamentary Group meeting on Monday, August 18, in Karen, Nairobi.
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Members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), led by Chairperson Moses Kajwang’, are demanding that House Speakers summon President William Ruto to provide evidence for his claims of bribery involving Members of Parliament and Senators. Following renewed accusations of corruption by President Ruto, National Assembly sittings were paralyzed on Tuesday as MPs boycotted committee business. Ruto alleged some MPs accepted bribes, citing a Sh10 million payment related to anti-money laundering legislation. Separately, Kericho County Governor Erick Mutai is facing a second impeachment attempt for alleged abuse of office. The Kericho County Assembly delivered its decision to the Senate on August 18, 2025, after 33 out of 47 members voted in favor of the motion.
