Ichung’wah Addresses claims of Fallout With Ruto
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed claims of a fallout with President William Ruto, terming the reports as fake news meant to attract attention.
In a statement shared on his official social media pages on Wednesday, August 20, the Kikuyu MP urged Kenyans to ignore the allegations, stressing that he remains a strong ally of the Head of State.
Ichung’wah clarified that although Parliament holds significant powers, MPs have not issued threats to any government official — including the president. He emphasized that his role is to work closely with Ruto in ensuring the Kenya Kwanza government delivers on its promises to Kenyans.
“Ignore this fake news from the gutter press designed only to gain followers. Yes, Parliament has immense powers, but we don’t threaten anyone, least of all the President, who is our team leader,” Ichung’wah said.
He explained that while Parliament works independently, its role complements the presidency, adding that Ruto deserves respect both as President and as the leader of their political team.
The Majority Leader further noted that the President has every right to voice his opinion on matters affecting government institutions, including the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.
“As President, he is free to speak his mind on any issue, even matters of Parliament. That is part of his constitutional role, and we respect it,” he stated.
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Ichung’wah’s remarks came just two days after President Ruto warned MPs and senators against engaging in corruption. Speaking during a joint meeting between Kenya Kwanza and ODM lawmakers on Monday, August 18, Ruto alleged that some legislators were soliciting bribes in exchange for influencing parliamentary decisions.
“They are collecting money in the name of Parliament, yet some of that money never reaches Parliament. It ends up in the pockets of a few individuals. We will not just shame them; we will arrest them,” Ruto warned.
A day later, on Tuesday, August 19, Ichung’wah appeared to respond indirectly to the President’s remarks during a parliamentary session. He reminded MPs that the Constitution gives the National Assembly powers to impeach members of the Executive — including the President.
“This House has the power to impeach members of the Executive, and the Executive cannot remove you from office. When we exercise oversight over the Executive and Judiciary, we do so on behalf of the people, not as a favor to anyone — not even the President,” he told the House.
Ichung’wah Addresses claims of Fallout With Ruto
