Jimmy Wanjigi Questions William Ruto over Millions He's Rewarding Harambee Stars: "Lots of Showbiz"
- Jimmy Wanjigi challenged President William Ruto over the rewards given to Harambee Stars players during CHAN 2024
- The Safina Party leader doubted the legitimacy of the huge funds, asking if they were budgeted for
- The politician also demanded transparency on where the monetary reward for players is coming from
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Businessman and politician Jimmy Wanjigi has raised concerns over President William Ruto's financial rewards to the Harambee Stars players.
Source: Instagram
He questioned the source of the money and its legitimacy.
How much did Ruto promise Harambee Stars players?
The rewards, which began with KSh 1 million per player for each match won and KSh 500,000 for a draw, have received mixed reactions.
In the latest development, President Ruto promised each player KSh 2.5 million for the team's win against Zambia, bringing the total amount the players have earned within two weeks to KSh 5 million each.
Source: Twitter
During an interview on Spice FM, Wanjigi cast doubt on the money and its source.
Will Ruto use his money to reward Harambee Stars players?
He argued that it might be more about showbiz than actual financial commitment.
Wanjigi questioned whether the money is part of the national budget or if it is from Ruto's personal account.
"We are talking about props and showbiz. Lots of showbiz. You have seen Ruto's modus operandi since he came and even before; just showbiz. Please don’t buy into this rubbish. You give it too much attention. This money is a total waste of time," Wanjigi stated.
The politician further expressed doubts about the financial transparency behind the rewards.
"Is it in the budget? I’m sure it’s not coming from his pocket. So where is it coming from? It’s not in the budget. Did you hear it being passed in the budget? So he has got that money? Did he declare it when he got to power that he had that kind of money?" Wanjigi posed.
Wanjigi also suggested that if the head of state had suddenly accumulated such a large amount of money since assuming office, it would raise suspicions.
"Has he accumulated it? We know his salary. If he has accumulated within this time, then he is a thief," he said.
Netizens react to Jimmy Wanjigi's remarks:
am_just_rappuddoh_003:
"Let him question anything else but not that."
flavinnhari:
"It's a problem when young gen is getting it.. We don't care, it's our money. Hakuna pesa yako imepotea."
bmk_ke:
"Hii pesa imeleta shida sana kwa opposition 😂, ati you're giving it too much attention."
kags.irura:
"Nyumba anapeana pia ni za wakenya and he didn’t even ask for permission😢😢. I fully support the reward but with transparency and accountability."
How much did Raila Odinga promise Harambee Stars players?
As previously reported, Raila Odinga accompanied Ruto to the dressing room after Harambee Stars defeated Zambia on Sunday, August 17.
In his message, Odinga hailed the players for doing their best to win the game.
Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar pleaded with the ODM leader to award them a token following their win, and Raila gladly promised each KSh 500,000 on top of the president's pledge.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
