Ruto challenged to name corrupt MPs and clean up parliament
Kacheliba Member of Parliament (MP) Titus Lotee has called on President William Ruto to be specific when addressing corruption in Parliament instead of making sweeping accusations against all lawmakers.
Speaking after the President accused Parliament of being corrupt in its entirety, Lotee said such statements unfairly taint innocent legislators and undermine public trust in the institution.
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According to the legislator, while corruption remains a major challenge in Kenya, it is wrong to generalise that all MPs are involved. He insisted that the Head of State should use available intelligence to single out corrupt leaders and take decisive action.
“President Ruto is genuine because it is true there is corruption, but he should not make blanket claims that all MPs in Parliament are corrupt. He should identify those who are corrupt and clean up Parliament,” Lotee said in a TV interview on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Shock and pushback from MPs
The Kacheliba MP revealed that many lawmakers reacted with shock and anger after the President’s remarks. He explained that condemning Parliament as a whole amounts to criminalising leaders who have no link to graft.
“MPs reacted with shock after President Ruto accused Parliament of being corrupt in its entirety. We demand that Ruto name those involved in corruption, follow due process, and avoid making blanket accusations against MPs for crimes that are not parliamentary,” he stated.
At the same time, Lotee acknowledged that the President has taken some positive steps in addressing graft. He particularly praised the formation of a multi-agency team to spearhead the anti-corruption fight, describing it as a step in the right direction and an initiative likely to deliver results. However, he emphasised that such efforts would only be credible if they were matched with transparency and fairness.
The lawmaker added that Parliament is a key oversight body and its credibility must be safeguarded. Sweeping accusations, he argued, risk weakening the institution’s ability to perform its role effectively and could be used as a political tool against critics of government.
Lotee’s remarks add to the ongoing national debate on accountability and integrity in public service. By urging the President to adopt a more professional approach, the MP emphasised the importance of due process in the fight against corruption.
