Ekuru Aukot asks Ruto to reveal who bribed MPs to impeach Gachagua
Thirdway Alliance Party Leader Ekuru Aukot has challenged President William Ruto to reveal who gave MPs, and to be specific, senators, money to impeach the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Aukot said Ruto should be the last man to speak about corruption since he has benefited from the same system he now condemns.
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According to Aukot, the country is fully aware that corruption is deeply entrenched in Parliament, which he described as an extension of the Executive rather than an independent body.
He noted that the very impeachment of Gachagua was shrouded in bribery, yet the Head of State continues to present himself as the clean voice against graft.
“The truth of the matter is, Parliament is a very corrupt house and is also an extension of the Executive. But we also now must challenge the President.
“For example, during the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, we all know that senators received money, and where the money came from,” Aukot remarked.
He insisted that the issue should not be brushed aside as mere allegations, arguing that the President himself should account for the funds he uses in public, particularly in his highly publicised empowerment drives.
Ruto under scrutiny
Aukot further claimed that it is generally known across the country that President Ruto is the “epitome of corruption,” and asked him to explain how he can dish out millions almost daily at fundraisers, church events, and empowerment programs.
“It is generally known that President William Ruto is the most corrupt person. Can he also account for the source of money he has been dishing out every day?
“When he accuses Parliament of being corrupt, what about him?” Aukot posed.
The former presidential candidate also reminded Kenyans that fighting corruption requires credibility from leadership and consistency in actions, not selective condemnation of institutions while ignoring questionable conduct at the top.
His remarks come amid President Ruto’s renewed anti-graft push, where earlier this week he accused MPs of receiving between Ksh10 million and Ksh150 million to influence parliamentary votes, particularly on the Anti-Money Laundering Bill.
