Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ has urged Parliament to summon President Ruto to explain allegations of bribery within the legislature.
Speaking on August 19, Kajwang’ noted constitutional provisions granting Parliament powers to summon any individual, including the President, insisting that Ruto must back his claims with evidence before the two Houses.
“Article 125 gives us the power to compel the appearance of any person before this committee, including the President who is making allegations of unethical conduct on the part of Parliament. I want to challenge the Speakers of the two Houses to issue a summon to the President to come and explain who are those people who are demanding bribes and those who are given bribes,” he noted.
Senators want Parliament to summon President Ruto: Courtesy.
The senator went on to fault the Head of State for making accusations against lawmakers outside established legal and parliamentary procedures.
He moreover stated that if indeed bribes were being given to Parliament, the question of guilt on the part of the giver should not be overlooked.
This comes after president Ruto accused senators of turning oversight proceedings into a marketplace, alleging that governors seeking to defend themselves often had to pay bribes.
He referred to instances of Ksh150 million being demanded during Senate sessions where governors appeared for grilling or impeachment.
Ruto also spoke of alleged corruption at the National Assembly, announcing that MPs involved in soliciting and receiving bribes will be arrested.
