FACT CHECK: Has EACC Raided Moses Wetangula's Residence?

This comes after President William Ruto declared that the government will arrest and prosecute leaders—particularly MPs and Senators—accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in exchange for carrying out their legislative duties.

During a joint parliamentary group meeting on Monday between the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement, an irate Head of State lashed out at lawmakers following reports that many, especially at the committee level, have been demanding bribes to influence decisions.

Tensions between Parliament and the Executive escalated on Tuesday when the National Assembly suspended all committee activities in protest against Ruto’s remarks, accusing him of undermining parliamentary processes.

As a result, no National Assembly committee sessions took place, while Senate committees continued meeting stakeholders, albeit under protest.

So, Where Is Wetangula?

Meanwhile, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is in Mombasa leading a two-day retreat with Members of Parliament.

The meeting brings together PSC Commissioners, Speakers’ Panel members, committee chairpersons and deputies, KEWOPA, county women representatives, and some Budget Committee legislators.

The retreat seeks to review Parliament’s mandate, strengthen collaboration with the Judiciary, and renew leadership cohesion to ensure the effective and responsive execution of the National Assembly’s role.