Kenya’s Parliament has been thrust into the spotlight following a new investigation that uncovers alarming details of systematic bribery—coming hot on the heels of President William Ruto’s harsh criticism of corrupt lawmakers.
Insider sources reveal that Members of Parliament are routinely receiving approximately KSh 100,000 per session when dealing with sensitive matters, particularly during committee deliberations. According to investigators, such sums are often discreetly delivered via intermediaries or disguised as “sitting allowances” labeled as facilitation fees.
Still, these amounts are merely the baseline. Reports indicate that payouts can spike significantly based on what’s at stake in a motion, report, or inquiry. The probe also uncovers a sophisticated network of lobbyists, powerful business interests, and government officials who systematically manipulate MPs to influence committee outcomes or shape debate results.
Supporting documents and testimonies describe bribery so ingrained that it appears to be treated like a routine operational cost in major decisions. President Ruto’s earlier remarks about parliamentary committees being turned into “cash-minting schemes” now carry undeniable weight.
These revelations have ignited public outrage, with widespread calls for an independent investigation and swift action from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
