Gachagua accuses MPs of shortchanging Kenyans during State House meetings
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Kenyans called to State House to deal with the president directly, saying they are being shortchanged by their MPs...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Members of Parliament (MPs) and local leaders of shortchanging Kenyans who attend meetings at State House. He warned citizens to negotiate directly with the president for any promised tokens to prevent funds from being intercepted by their representatives, citing instances where beneficiaries received significantly less than promised.
- Gachagua stated that MPs have allegedly "corned" up to Sh4,000 from a Sh10,000 token intended for citizens from Kajiado.
- He advised Kenyans to insist on receiving payments upfront, highlighting that people from Murang'a proactively demanded immediate payment to avoid being cheated.
- Gachagua also cautioned against leaving behind identification documents at State House, fearing potential misuse like voter deregistration or title deed manipulation.
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