Aug 14, 02:20 PM

Ruto Sparks Row by Calling Kenyan Parliament ‘Den of Graft’

Kenyan President William Ruto has blamed Parliament and the Judiciary for undermining the country’s anti-corruption drive, describing Parliament as a “den of graft” and accusing some committees of soliciting bribes from Cabinet secretaries and governors before issuing oversight reports. Speaking at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on Wednesday, Ruto said the two arms of government had become the weakest links in efforts to curb corruption and warned that the practice “cannot continue to be business as usual.” The remarks drew an immediate rebuke from Manyatta lawmaker Gitonga Mukunji, who called the president’s comments hypocritical. Mukunji alleged the Executive itself had offered inducements to legislators to secure the passage of the contentious 2024 Finance Bill and to influence votes during the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He urged colleagues to resist “undue influence” from the Executive and uphold their constitutional oversight role. The public confrontation highlights escalating tensions between Kenya’s executive, legislative and judicial branches over responsibility for tackling endemic graft. While Ruto has pledged to intensify anti-corruption efforts, opposition legislators say any credible campaign must also address alleged bribery originating from within the presidency.

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Ruto Sparks Row by Calling Kenyan Parliament ‘Den of Graft’

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