Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has dismissed claims by President William Ruto that Senators pocketed bribes worth KSh150 million to sway decisions in Parliament.
Kingi Denies Bribery Complaints
Speaking during a Senate sitting on Wednesday, August 20, Kingi said he had not received any official complaint, intelligence, or report about bribery or extortion involving any senator.
“As Speaker, I haven’t received any complaint or report of bribery, extortion, or any corrupt dealings against a senator from government officials, ministries, or county leaders,”
— Amason Kingi, Senate Speaker
He emphasized that he would act firmly and immediately if credible evidence reached his office.
Ruto’s Explosive Allegations
The Speaker’s statement came days after President Ruto alleged that lawmakers from both Houses were accepting large cash inducements to influence parliamentary outcomes, including impeachment cases.
“The latest Soko Huru in the Senate, where does one get KSh150 million? That isn’t his money. That’s money meant for the counties,”
— President William Ruto
Ruto made the remarks on Monday during a joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM Parliamentary Group meeting in Karen, Nairobi.
Senate Defends Its Integrity
Kingi defended the Senate’s handling of impeachment hearings, stressing that each process followed constitutional requirements and evidence-based evaluation.
“The Senate has conducted all impeachment proceedings in line with the Constitution. Every decision is based on the law and the evidence presented,”
— Amason Kingi
He further invited anyone with proof of bribery to bring it before the House for formal investigation.
Senators Demand Evidence from Ruto
Other senators echoed Kingi’s remarks. They criticized President Ruto for issuing strong allegations without presenting verifiable proof. Lawmakers argued that such claims risked damaging the Senate’s credibility and undermining its constitutional mandate.
They urged the President to table evidence, including intelligence reports, testimonies, or financial records, to back his statements.