Kiambu senator: Ruto’s corruption admission confirms govt malpractice
By Luke Oluoch, August 13, 2025Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has weighed in on President William Ruto’s admission of corruption within the various arms of government, terming it as evidence of the rampant corruption in government.
Reacting to Ruto’s revelations of possible corrupt dealings within the arm of government and specifically the parliamentary committee on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Thang’wa stated that the claims are a vindication of the opposition’s long-held stance that the vice is rife in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Thang’wa further stated that the president remains privy to the corrupt dealings that preceded the impeachment of former DP Rigathi Gachagua.
Exortion in parliament
“At least for once, I agree with President William Ruto—there’s a lot of extortion in Parliament. And let’s be honest, he’s speaking from first-hand experience. He knows exactly how much he coughed up to get rid of Riggy G. We’ve been vindicated — though in his case, it’s less of a confession and more of a receipt. He’s not just telling on others; he’s telling on himself and giving the evidence too,” he stated.
His remarks follow after Ruto sounded a warning shot to the various government agencies, cautioning them against engaging in corrupt activities.
Speaking during the ongoing devolution conference in Homa Bay County on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Ruto stated that the time had come for the country to face and redress the menace of corruption in the country.
He specifically called out the legislative arm of government, where he cited members of the various parliamentary committees for cases of aiding or abetting bribery.
“Something is going on in our legislature that we must call out. There is money being demanded from executives, ministers, governors, and people appearing before our houses of parliament for accountability.
“It is not possible that the parliament committees ask for a bribe and demand to write reports or look the other way at what is happening at the national and county governments,” he added.
He also issued a challenge to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), urging them to discharge their role in the fight against corruption.
“EACC must take up their role seriously. I have made it clear that there will be no sacred cow or telephone call from above to stop anybody from being prosecuted in matters of corruption. All agencies must come together to deal with the problem of corruption and ensure resources are used as intended by the people of Kenya,” he stated.