President William Ruto had reprimanded Members of Parliament, accusing them of taking part in corruption during a recent UDA and ODM MPs joint meeting at State House Nairobi.
However, Moses Wetangula, the National Assembly speaker and leader of the Ford-K party, compared the claims to an old adage about a hyena accusing its children of smelling like goats in order to devour them.
"When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats. We must be alert to what is said about us.
Speaking during the National Assembly's third leadership retreat at the Serena Beach Hotel in Mombasa County, the former Bungoma senator said the president's attacks on the Parliament, aroused unnecessary integrity into questions against MPs.
"When accused on matters of integrity, we must ask ourselves whether we discharge our duties transparently and impartially, ensuring decisions are not influenced by ethnicity, favoritism, or corrupt desires.
“Do we serve with commitment and in the sole interest of the public? These are personal questions rooted in the Constitution and must remain at the core of our leadership.”
The Members of Parliament also accused the president of soiling their names without proof.
“Bribery allegations must be substantiated. We challenge those supporting such claims to present evidence before Parliament so that leadership can take action,” said Mr. Junet.
In addition, the lawmakers piled more pressure on the Head of state to release a list of those giving out and recipient of the said bribes.
The MPs stated that they were also waiting for any corrupt MPs to be exposed and prosecuted, pointing out that those making the allegations bear the burden of proof.
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