Ngogoyo challenges Ruto to remove UDA MPs heading parliamentary committees
Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onemus Ngogoyo has openly criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of hypocrisy in the fight against corruption.
Speaking on the state of governance in a TV interview on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Ngogoyo said the President, as leader of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), should take decisive action against members of his party who chair key parliamentary committees yet face allegations of corruption.
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According to the legislator, Ruto cannot claim to champion the fight against graft while ignoring questionable practices within his political camp. He argued that the President has access to raw intelligence on corruption and should use it to clean up his party first before making bold public statements.
“President Ruto is a hypocrite, because as the party leader of UDA and with raw intelligence on corruption, he should first withdraw MPs heading the majority of committees who are corrupt within his party,” Ngogoyo stated.
Call for action
Ngogoyo stressed that Kenyans are tired of rhetoric and need practical measures from the country’s leadership. He said Ruto, as the consumer of security and intelligence briefs, has the advantage of knowing which leaders are implicated in graft. For this reason, he insisted, the President must demonstrate professionalism and commitment by acting on that information.
“As the consumer of this intelligence, Ruto must act more professionally and practically instead of just talking,” the MP added.
The remarks come at a time when the government faces mounting pressure over accountability and the handling of public funds. Critics have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of talking tough on corruption while turning a blind eye to internal scandals involving powerful figures.
Ngogoyo’s statement adds to growing calls from within Parliament for the President to match his anti-graft rhetoric with action, particularly against allies in UDA. The MP argued that meaningful oversight cannot be achieved if leaders implicated in corruption continue to occupy powerful committee positions in the National Assembly.
While President Ruto has consistently emphasised his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, the sharp criticism from Ngogoyo highlights simmering frustrations within his coalition. By openly challenging the Head of State, the Kajiado North legislator has put the spotlight back on Parliament, where questions about integrity and accountability remain unresolved.
