Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated investigations into allegations of graft within Parliament following accusations by President William Ruto that some Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators are involved in extortion and bribery. The EACC aims to identify specific MPs implicated, with Parliament's leadership expected to provide guidance during the probe. In response, MPs have demanded that President Ruto appear before Parliament to present evidence supporting his claims. House speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate) have been urged by legislators to summon the President for this purpose, with some MPs threatening to impeach the speakers if Ruto does not comply. The EACC has also revealed ongoing investigations into five sitting governors and 12 MPs, including high-profile cases involving former governors. The commission has recommended that three sitting governors—Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu), Mohammed Ali (Marsabit), and Hillary Barchok (Bomet)—along with one former county official, face prosecution for graft. Overall, the EACC has completed 89 high-profile investigations and is pursuing cases worth over Ksh 1.6 billion involving 822 county officials. Meanwhile, Parliament's leadership has dismissed President Ruto's allegations as unsubstantiated and challenged him to provide concrete evidence. The controversy has intensified a broader debate on corruption and accountability within Kenya's political institutions, coinciding with reflections on the 15th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution, which aimed to enhance governance, curb corruption, and empower citizens.
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