But he failed to substantiate his remarks with credible evidence.
“It is not uncommon in Kenya for members of parliament to be paid or compensated to vote in a particular way, especially when the government has an interest in a matter,” he claimed.
He added; “When the new Majority Leader was appointed because they were not elected…we went to the majority leader’s office and received the $1,000 (about Sh100,000) gift.”
The outspoken MP when pressed to explain why he took the money yet he knew it was illegal he defended himself and said that some legislators were bribed Sh100,000 to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill, 2020.
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Billboard of aspirant Susan Njeri Waititu in Juja on April 25, 2021. [David Gichuru,Standard]
The two main political parties have pitched tent in Juja for the last-minute hunt for votes ahead of the May 18 by-election.
The seat fell vacant following the death of Juja MP Francis Waititu, popularly known as “Wakapee”. Waititu died on February 23 at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi while undergoing treatment. He had brain cancer.
President Uhuru Kenyatta made a brief visit to Kimbo to drum up support for the Jubilee candidate, Susan Njeri Wakapee.
The Standard learnt that the President made a stopover after visiting his home in Ichaweri, Gatundu South.
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Deputy president William Ruto with Kwale County governor Salim Mvurya during the official opening of the Arid and Semi arid Lands conference in Malindi, Kilifi County on Wednesday. [Mkamburi Mwawasi, Standard]
Deputy President William Ruto has entered into a pact with 14 second-term governors and a number of first-term county bosses as part of enhancing his political power base in his presidential bid.
Ruto, apparently having relinquished a possible endorsement by President Uhuru Kenyatta and the ruling Jubilee Party, has laid down an elaborate plan of having control of most of the regions through the county bosses.
After the fallout between President Kenyatta and Ruto, the Deputy President has trained his guns on next year’s General Election.
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National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi installed as Mt Kenya East spokesman at Njuri Ncheke elders shrine in Meru on March 6, 2021. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
MPs from across the political divide took the better part of the National Assembly session on Tuesday to heap praises on Speaker Justin Muturi over his recent installation as Mt Kenya spokesperson.
The MPs, without retreating back to their political factions hailed Muturi as a wise man who deserves more leadership roles in the country.
Rangwe MP Dr Lilian Gogo was first on the queue to describe Mututri as a bright man who has done well as Speaker and deserves other responsibilities like the recent coronation.