Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats
National Assembly leadership have intensified criticism against President William Ruto's recent accusation that some parliamentary committees were soliciting bribes...
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Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has strongly criticized President William Ruto's accusations that some parliamentary committees are soliciting bribes, comparing the claims to a hyena devouring its young. The controversy erupted after Ruto suggested parliamentary corruption during a joint meeting of UDA and ODM MPs at State House Nairobi.
- Wetangula stated, "When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats."
- President Ruto alleged an MP solicited Sh10 million during a recent debate on conflict of interest law.
- MPs including Millie Odhiambo, Junet Mohamed, and Thom Kajwang demanded evidence, insisting both givers and takers of bribes should be exposed and prosecuted.
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