Ruto Denies Alleged Ksh 1M Bribery of MPs for Finance Bill Support
On Tuesday, June 20, President William Ruto refuted allegations that he bribed each member of parliament with Ksh1 million to support the Finance Bill 2023.
During his remarks at the launch of the Nairobi County School Feeding Program at Roysambu Primary School, the President asserted that the rumors were spread by his opponents, whom he accused of plotting to derail the government’s agenda.
He added that there was no need to incentivize legislators to support the proposed tax policies because they were willing to assist the government in raising revenue.
“According to rumors, members of parliament were paid Ksh1 million to support the Finance Bill. This is false. An intelligent person does not require bribery to act morally. Therefore, I wish to inform those who spread falsehoods that we do not want any sideshows. “We want to move forward as a nation,” Ruto confirmed.
The President argued that it was insincere for leaders to oppose the Finance Bill, which he characterized as the key to providing jobs and 200,000 new homes annually.
He reiterated that the bill sought to address key societal issues, including unemployment and the promotion of local businesses.
During her speech, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris endorsed the bill and praised the Kenya Kwanza administration for proposing a solution to ensure the country’s independence.
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“Kenyans are aware that life will be difficult, but after a brief period of suffering, our nation will advance. We must be self-sufficient, pay our taxes, and construct Kenya. “Therefore, I applaud the government’s efforts to find money and get us out of debt,” she stated.
Departing from politics, the governor of Nairobi, Johnson Sakaja, advocated for the school feeding program, noting that it would provide meals to many malnourished school-aged children.
“Unfortunately, children are unable to walk to school because they skipped a meal at home, particularly in the evening,” he said.
Promises
Ruto noted in the proposed bill that Ksh170 million had been set aside to address the sewage problem in Roysambu and other cities in Nairobi.
In the 2023/2024 fiscal year, an additional Ksh250 billion was allocated for road construction, with the government contributing the same amount in subsequent fiscal years.
In addition, the head of state promised to construct 3,500 new classrooms in Nairobi on a budget of Ksh3 billion.
Finance Bill
During the Second Reading, 176 Members of Parliament (MPs) supported the proposed legislation, while 81 MPs opposed it.
The next step in the legislative process is the Third Reading, where MPs will have the opportunity to vote on any proposed amendments to the bill before it becomes law.
Ruto Denies Alleged Ksh 1M Bribery of MPs for Finance Bill Support
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