Nyamira senator Mogeni accuses Ruto of scoring own goal in corruption war
Nyamira Senator Okong’o Mogeni has accused President William Ruto of scoring an own goal in his much-publicised war on corruption.
Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Sunday, August 25, 2025, Mogeni said the President’s recent outbursts on MPs receiving bribes exposed government complicity instead of decisively addressing the matter.
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The ODM lawmaker pointed to contradictions in Ruto’s remarks, saying they signalled weakness and an admission that the Executive itself might be enabling graft rather than fighting it.
“When you say a demand was made from the government Ksh10 million, then proceed and say the government parted Ksh10 million with someone, then proceed and say the purpose was to ensure the money was to bribe some members of Parliament.
‘Then, shockingly, proceed and say, you didn’t get the money, I sent you the money, and you didn’t receive it. Then, proceed to say that we will not shame the giver and the receiver; we will arrest them.
“What we should ask is who was the giver and who sent the giver. How many days have passed, and it is almost two weeks? What that tells you is that the government is the enabler of corruption,” Mogeni said.
Questions over credibility
The senator added that the Head of State’s mixed signals undermine credibility in the anti-graft campaign.
He argued that citizens expect bold actions such as naming suspects and initiating prosecutions, not vague statements and delayed responses.
According to Mogeni, the fact that no arrests have been made nearly two weeks after Ruto’s revelation about Ksh150 million being used to influence legislation only reinforces the perception of political theatre rather than genuine reform.
Corruption debate intensifies
Mogeni’s remarks come amid a heated national debate after Ruto, during a joint Parliamentary Group meeting, accused MPs of pocketing bribes in exchange for passing controversial bills.
The President insisted he was acting on raw intelligence but promised not to shame individuals by name until investigations are concluded.
Critics like Mogeni believe such caution emboldens corrupt networks. He called on Kenyans to demand accountability from both the Executive and Parliament, saying the fight against corruption must begin at the very top if it is to succeed.
