Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused some Members of Parliament (MPs) of accepting meager handouts, allegedly as low as Ksh100,000, during meetings with President William Ruto at State House.
Speaking on January 15, Sifuna criticized these MPs, suggesting the amount was too insignificant for their positions as national leaders.
Sifuna claimed the amounts given to MPs by the President were insubstantial, asserting he could personally loan Ksh100,000 to Ruto if needed:
“When you hear these members talking, some of them are called to State House for as low as Ksh100,000. That is money I can personally give Ruto.”
The senator, who also serves as the Secretary-General of ODM, argued that his responsibilities in the party outweigh those of some MPs who, according to him, prioritize personal gain over service to the public. He accused certain ODM members of aligning with the President for minor favors, such as Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recruitment letters:
“Some elected members are making noise because, over Christmas, Ruto gave them 10 TSC letters to employ their cronies.”
Sifuna emphasized the importance of establishing a fair employment system where opportunities are based on qualifications rather than political connections. He urged young job seekers to remain patient while reforms are implemented:
“Some young people have waited for jobs for eight years. I am sure they can wait two more years while we build a country where knowing someone is not a requirement to access employment opportunities.”
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