Committee Chair Muragura Refutes Ruto’s Allegation of Ksh 10M Bribe
A political storm is brewing after President William Ruto alleged that MPs pocketed millions to pass the Anti-Money Laundering Bill.
Muragura Defends Committee
On Tuesday, August 19, Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chairperson George Gitonga Muragura stood in Parliament to strongly dismiss the claims.
He said the allegations were misleading and unfair to legislators who followed due process.
“On behalf of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, I categorically state that the committee did not solicit and did not receive any inducement of any kind whatsoever in its consideration of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025,” Muragura declared.
Ruto Sparks Outrage
“Let me ask you, MPs who are here, do you, for example, know that a few members of your committee collected 10 million so that you could pass that law on anti-money laundering?” Ruto posed.
His words rattled Parliament, triggering heated debate and calls for accountability.
MPs Demand Proof
In response, Muragura demanded answers on behalf of the committee. He challenged the President to reveal names of the alleged corrupt lawmakers.
“The Committee and the members condemn and abhor corruption at any practice that is likely to erode these principles that are the substratum of the public trust that the people of Kenya have entrusted in this institution,” he said.
Muragura further demanded to know who issued the alleged funds, for what purpose, and whether the matter had been reported to investigative agencies.
Committee Stands Firm
The MP declared that if any member indeed solicited or received money, they should face justice immediately.
“For avoidance of doubt, the position of the committee is that any member of the NA or any other individual solicited or received any inducement concerning the passage of the Bill, as alleged, the Member is a criminal and ought to be investigated by the EACC, DCI and Parliament,” he stated.
Bill Already Law
Despite the storm, President Ruto assented to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at State House, Nairobi on June 17.
However, questions over integrity now overshadow the process. The allegations have set the stage for a bruising confrontation between the Executive and Parliament.
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Committee Chair Muragura Refutes Ruto’s Allegation of Ksh 10M Bribe
