Outspoken lawyer and human rights activist Ndegwa Njiru has once again aimed at President Ruto, accusing him of using bribes to silence Members of Parliament whenever his leadership comes under scrutiny.

In a fiery post on his X account on Friday, August 22, 2025, Njiru challenged the President to publicly declare that he would not attempt to influence MPs with money if an impeachment motion against him was introduced in Parliament.

“If the president means business, let him promise the country that he will not bribe the MPs, as he always does, if they table an impeachment motion against him. If he does so, I will offer to draft the impeachment motion and subsequently invite my senior learned friend Miguna Miguna to lead me in prosecuting it on the floor,” said Njiru.

Njiru’s remarks sharpened the political spotlight on the President, framing him as a leader who thrives on buying loyalty in Parliament. The lawyer further branded the president with a searing label, accusing him of being at the centre of entrenched corruption.

“Ruto, the high priest of corruption. You can pass this on to your matatu-loving son, George Ruto, for him to use as graffiti,” Njiru added.

The lawyer’s choice of words underscores the rising political heat around President Ruto’s administration, where questions of integrity and accountability continue to dominate public discourse. His open invitation to fellow lawyer Miguna Miguna signalled a readiness to escalate the matter from online debate to the formal legal and parliamentary arena.

Njiru, who has built a reputation as a relentless critic of those in power, framed the impeachment conversation as a test of whether Parliament would act independently or remain under the influence of money politics. His words come at a time when debates over governance, transparency, and public trust remain at the centre of Kenya’s national conversation.

By invoking Miguna Miguna’s name, Njiru also sought to rally broader legal and political voices behind the call, adding a dramatic twist to his challenge. The bold statement stirred heated reactions both within the political class and among citizens watching how far the impeachment debate may go.