People’s Restorative Commission member offers to help Ruto fight corruption
A member of the People’s Restorative Justice Commission, Dr. Fred Ogolla, has welcomed President William Ruto to submit a report of people he believes are corrupt for private investigations.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Dr. Ogolla said Ruto’s latest complaints about Parliament being an arena for corruption were too serious to be swept under the rug.
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The commission was constituted in June 2025 to investigate cases of both economic and social crimes committed in Kenya under the current government and is led by Justin Muturi.
Commission’s readiness
Ogolla explained that the commission was created to provide an independent platform for tackling issues of governance and accountability.
“We are doing something legislative, so it doesn’t need noise. Also, we have in mind that the opposition made a remarkable decision that they want the commission to be independent, even though it is the vision of the opposition.
“But independent because there could be an accusation that the commission is targeting someone,” he said.
According to Ogolla, the People’s Restorative Justice Commission has the necessary mandate to probe corruption allegations while ensuring that political interference is minimised.
He argued that if the President truly believes MPs are involved in corruption, he should forward the information directly to them.
Invitation to Ruto
“I welcome the Kenya Kwanza government. If William Ruto says the MPs are corrupt, he can bring those cases to us and deal with it also,” Ogolla emphasised.
He added that the commission is open to working with all arms of government to ensure corruption cases are addressed fairly and firmly.
Ogolla’s remarks come against the backdrop of heated political exchanges sparked by President Ruto’s claim that Parliament has become the “weakest link” in the fight against graft.
His comments drew mixed reactions from MPs, some of whom demanded an apology while others agreed with his assessment.
Political observers note that Ogolla’s intervention is significant because it signals a willingness by the Gachagua-backed commission to directly engage the executive in addressing corruption.
Analysts believe this could strengthen anti-graft efforts, provided the process remains transparent and impartial.
Ogolla concluded by stressing that combating corruption must transcend politics. He said the commission’s independence is critical for ensuring that all leaders, regardless of their political affiliations, are held accountable.
