44 h. ago Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects

President William Ruto identified Parliament and the Judiciary as the weakest links in Kenya’s war against corruption, accusing lawmakers of soliciting bribes instead of exercising proper oversight. The President claimed that some parliamentary committees have morphed into “extortion rings,” allegedly demanding money from witnesses in exchange for favorable reports. Speaking in Homa Bay, he also accused the Judiciary of enabling corruption by granting anticipatory bail to suspects. Ruto said state officers have fallen prey to parliamentary committee extortion and urged the Speakers of both the Senate and the National Assembly to take action. He stressed that Parliament, like any other The post Ruto Accuses MPs of Running “Extortion Rings” and Judges of Shielding Graft Suspects appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion

HOMA BAY, Kenya, Aug 14 – President William Ruto has castigated a section of Members of Parliament whom he claims have been demanding bribes to alter or ignore official reports. The issue came up during the opening ceremony of the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, where the President singled out members of House Oversight […] The post Ruto calls out MPs for turning oversight committees to extortion appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Ruto Orders Free Outpatient Care, Promises Major Kiambu Infrastructure

President William Ruto has called for a meeting with Kiambu County leaders to review the development charter he signed with them ahead of the 2022 General Election. Speaking to congregants in Kiambu on Sunday, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling every pledge he made to the county’s residents. He noted that several promises had already been met, including the completion of stalled road projects aimed at improving the movement of people and goods. “I have the report card with me, all that we signed together with you people, has been delivered or is being worked on. Those that are still The post Ruto Orders Free Outpatient Care, Promises Major Kiambu Infrastructure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Wetang’ula tells ODM MPs to fall in line after Raila backs Ruto re

BUSIA, Kenya Aug 10 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has called on undecided ODM leaders to rally behind President William Ruto second-term bid. He told christian faithfuls at the Harvest Center Fellowship Church, that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has already pledged to back President William Ruto beyond 2027. “ODM leaders who […] The post Wetang’ula tells ODM MPs to fall in line after Raila backs Ruto re-election bid appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown

President William Ruto has dismissed calls by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to disband the Hustler Fund, defending it as a successful initiative. Speaking during a Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi, Ruto praised the fund’s impact since its launch in November 2022, emphasizing the significant amount of money disbursed over the past three years. “Our critics – the naysayers, the perpetual pessimists, the chorus that never sees anything working in Kenya would have you believe that the Hustler Fund is a total failure,” the President said. His remarks came in response to a recent KHRC report titled Failing The post Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Caleb Amisi: Why I’m the Only MP Who’s Never Shaken Ruto’s Hand

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi says he has never met President William Ruto, positioning himself as an example of generational change in Kenyan politics. Speaking in a radio political talk show, Amisi said he also never met Ruto when he served as Deputy President or during the political truce that followed the handshake between Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He took pride as the only MP to never meet Ruto, saying young leaders must break away from what he called “outdated political habits” and set a new standard in Kenyan politics. “I stand as the only Member The post Caleb Amisi: Why I’m the Only MP Who’s Never Shaken Ruto’s Hand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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