Gachagua accuses Ruto of entrenching corruption in Parliament
Gachagua dismissed the recent creation of a multi-agency team to fight graft, describing it as a diversionary tactic...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of introducing "high level of corruption" into the National Assembly, jeopardizing the country's position. Gachagua claimed Ruto lacks the moral authority to address corruption among Members of Parliament, alleging he is "leading from the front" in corrupt practices.
- Gachagua alleged that President Ruto paid MPs Ksh200,000 each to pass the Finance Bill.
- The accusations were made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against President William Ruto during an interview with Citizen TV.
- Gachagua further claimed that MPs were paid Ksh500,000 and Senators received Ksh10 million each for his impeachment.
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