Tetu MP: Ruto has no moral authority to talk about corruption
By Joel Masibo, August 19, 2025Tetu Member of Parliament Geoffrey Wandeto has pushed back against President William Ruto’s recent claims that Members of Parliament are fueling corruption, saying the Head of State is hypocritical and attempting to scapegoat the legislature.
Speaking on a local TV interview on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Wandeto argued that the president lacks the moral standing to accuse lawmakers of graft while ignoring what he described as “deeper rot within the Executive.”
“President Ruto has no moral authority to talk about corruption. We cannot have a situation where the pot is calling the kettle black, because while Parliament has its issues, the bigger problems lie within the Executive. Corruption is a national issue, which is why I find it suspect that Parliament is being singled out,” he said.
Parliament fallen short of constitutional role
The legislator admitted that the Parliament has at times fallen short of its constitutional role, particularly by failing to assert its independence against the Executive. He described the House as having been reduced to “an extension of the Executive’s choir,” passing government-sponsored legislation regardless of its impact on Kenyans.
“I acknowledge that some reforms must happen in Parliament to reclaim its independence. But what I am seeing is troubling. Parliament has become an extension of the Executive’s choir, where bad bills are brought and still forced through,” Wandeto remarked.
When asked whether MPs pass laws independently, Wandeto said the numbers game often dilutes parliamentary debate.
“In Parliament, the majority have their way and the minority have their say. I can oppose a bill, but once the choir is organised, it will still be passed. If it is a government bill, whether hell or high water comes, it must pass, however unpalatable it may be,” he explained.
The MP further warned that Parliament is now paying the price for allowing itself to be captured by the Executive.
“The chickens are coming home to roost for Parliament. By allowing itself to be captured, it weakened its authority, and now it is being pushed into a corner and set up for a whooping. This is Parliament’s own doing, and it is now upon the Speakers of the House to lead a redemption mission for the institution,” he stated.
Meanwhile, MP Geoffrey Wandeto’s remarks come as President William Ruto’s earlier attack on Parliament continues to backfire.