Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has come forward with claims that President William Ruto routinely gives financial incentives to leaders who attend meetings at State House.
According to the MP, every leader who shows up for a meeting with the president is handed Ksh100,000 as a fuel allowance.
Speaking during an interview on K24 TV on Tuesday, July 22, Kihara stated that the money is often presented as a token of appreciation. She further claimed that those who wish to receive more simply need to make more frequent visits.
“President Ruto has made it a habit to offer handouts to leaders. I’ve personally experienced this many times. Every time you attend a meeting at State House, you receive Ksh100,000 for fuel. It’s a way of showing appreciation.
And if you want to keep getting that money, all you have to do is keep going,” Kihara alleged.
She went further to claim that the president uses money to influence those around him, asserting that Ruto “believes in bribing” and always has financial offers for anyone who comes close to him.
“If you get anywhere near him, he’s going to offer you money. That’s just how he operates—he believes in using money to control people,” she said.
President Ruto regularly hosts various leaders, church officials, and community representatives at State House in Nairobi. These gatherings are often described as inclusive forums focused on development and collaboration.
In the first half of the year, the president met with a wide range of groups—including bishops, pastors, evangelists, Members of Parliament, Cabinet Secretaries, MCAs, and youth leaders—from regions such as Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni.
However, MP Kihara criticized these meetings, saying they are not truly about development. She challenged leaders who attend them to be honest and admit they are going for the perks, not national progress.
“These people should stop pretending they’re going for development talks. Let them be truthful and admit they go there because they know they’ll walk out with some money,” she remarked.
Kihara, who was recently arrested in relation to the Saba Saba protests, insisted that such intimidation tactics will not silence her. She affirmed her commitment to demanding better governance and holding those in power accountable.
As part of her call to action, the MP urged Kenyan youth to get ready for the 2027 general election by ensuring they have national identification cards and voter registration. She encouraged them to turn out in large numbers to vote out the current leadership and bring change.
“No matter how much they try to frustrate us, we won’t stop. I’m urging all young people—get your IDs, register as voters, and show up in 2027. Let’s vote them out and reclaim this country,” Kihara said passionately.
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