EACC Responds After Ruto’s Bribery Claims Against MPs
President Ruto had accused both MPs and Senators of jeopardising legislative processes by being involved in graft...
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has stated it has no evidence to support President William Ruto's recent claims of bribery among Members of Parliament (MPs). EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud clarified that while they are investigating some MPs, these cases are unrelated to the president's allegations.
- The EACC is currently investigating seven National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) cases involving MPs, unrelated to parliamentary bribery.
- EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud confirmed that no investigations are underway regarding bribery within Parliament, whether in the National Assembly or the Senate.
- The EACC has completed 89 high-profile investigations in the past eight months, forwarding files to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). These include cases involving four current and former county governors, two current Cabinet Secretaries, and 11 former governors.
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EACC Investigates Five Governors for Graft, States No Evidence of Bribery by MPs - August 2025
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively investigating five sitting governors over a range of corruption allegations, including embezzlement, conflict of interest, and unexplained wealth. Eleven former governors are also under scrutiny for similar offenses. Separately, the EACC has stated it has no evidence to support President William Ruto's recent claims of bribery among Members of Parliament (MPs). EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud clarified that while they are investigating some MPs, these cases are unrelated to the president's allegations. The commission reiterated that it has no credible evidence or formal complaints linking MPs to bribery or extortion.
