President Ruto Faces Censure Motion After Explosive Remarks Accusing MPs of Bribery
President William Ruto’s fierce outburst against Members of Parliament has triggered a major political storm, leading to a fresh censure motion tabled in Parliament seeking to impeach him for attacking legislators and calling them corrupt.
During a tense political gathering held in Karen, President Ruto openly accused MPs of corruption, claiming that some lawmakers demanded up to KSh 10 million in bribes to pass key legislation including the Anti-Money Laundering Bill.
He further described parliamentary committee sessions as lawless marketplaces where money exchanges hands like in an open-air “soko huru.” His harsh tone shocked even some of his own allies. Ruto stated that he was ready to have those involved arrested and prosecuted, not just shamed publicly.
These remarks sparked furious reactions across both the National Assembly and the Senate. Many MPs demanded immediate proof to back up his allegations.
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi said Ruto must either name the specific MPs involved with evidence or issue a formal apology for generalizing the whole House.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed insisted that the president should not label all lawmakers as thieves when even ministers and other government officials are also facing accusations of corruption.
Senator Ledama Olekina added that if Ruto is serious about fighting graft, he should start with his own Cabinet members instead of pointing fingers at Parliament alone.
Senators, through the Public Accounts Committee chaired by Moses Kajwang’, formally invoked their powers under Article 125 of the Constitution and called for Ruto to be summoned and questioned.
They said Parliament cannot accept to be branded corrupt without any proof. They warned that such remarks undermine public confidence in parliamentary institutions.
To make matters worse, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka issued a sensational claim that security agencies were planning to arrest Senator Edwin Sifuna and others as revenge for challenging the President’s statements.
This news added tension in the House, with some MPs saying they are being intimidated for standing up against the executive.
The anger in Parliament soon moved to a more serious level as a number of legislators filed a censure motion seeking to impeach President Ruto. They argue that his comments are a major insult to the honor and independence of the Legislature and amount to gross misconduct.
According to them, accusing lawmakers publicly without any proof not only damages their dignity but also creates public hatred toward Parliament as an institution. They believe this behavior violates the Constitution and is therefore grounds for impeachment.
The motion claims that Ruto’s strong statements have triggered a national debate that portrays all MPs as thieves, something that may destroy public trust and cause division between the executive and the legislative arms of government.
If Parliament proceeds with the motion, it could open a new chapter in Kenyan politics where a sitting President might face impeachment for publicly insulting elected representatives.
As both sides dig in, political temperatures continue to rise nationwide, with citizens divided on whether Ruto is bravely fighting corruption or simply targeting Parliament to score political points.
Some ordinary Kenyans support the president’s tough stance on corruption, while others believe he should lead by example by first punishing corrupt officials within his own administration.
In summary, President Ruto’s explosive remarks accusing MPs of bribery have resulted in strong backlash, legal threats, public anger and a powerful censure motion to impeach him.
The coming days will determine whether this motion will succeed or fail, but one thing is clear – the relationship between Parliament and the President has reached a new and dangerous level of hostility.
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