Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino Vow to Continue Criticising William Ruto's Govt: "We'll Not Keep Quiet"
- Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna narrated how the government has been targeting vocal lawmakers
- Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino explained why they will not relent in the criticising of President William Ruto's administration
- The lawmakers under the Kenya Mpya outfit took a firm stand against the Kenya Kwanza Alliance administration
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - A section of lawmakers led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have vowed to continue criticising President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza Alliance government.
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On Sunday, August 24, the youthful leader, under the banner of Kenya Mpya, pledged to remain vocal in defending public interest and pushing for transparency in government dealings.
Addressing the faithful at JTM Church in Embakasi East, Sifuna said his team will not be intimidated by state agencies.
Will Sifuna continue criticising Ruto?
Sifuna disclosed that alongside other vocal lawmakers, they have been facing threats from certain quarters, but insisted that they will not back down on pointing out government mistakes.
“We will not keep quiet when things go wrong. Those who are plotting against us will not succeed. We are going through these things because we have refused to kneel to Nebuchadnezzar. We are the ones who have said that bad is bad. We are the ones who have said we are ready to die for the things we believe in. As leaders who lead God's creatures, we cannot see things going wrong in our nation and then remain silent just because we will be cowards," Sifuna said.
On his part, Embakasi East Babu Owino challenged the president to tackle corruption seriously instead of pointing fingers at Members of Parliament.
What Babu Owino said about corruption in government
He wondered why the head of state is claiming there is corruption in Parliament, yet people around him are also allegedly corrupt.
"Ukikuja mbele yake unaona Governor wa Nairobi. Instead of kudishi na county, anadishi county. Kwa hivyo Rais, ili umalize corruption, you must start with your house. You must start with the people who are walking with you on a daily basis.
"In the book of Matthew 23: 25-26, the Bible says woe unto you, the Pharisees who clean the outside of the cup and plate but leave the inside full of corruption, impunity, abductions, and death. Unatuambia unataka umalize corruption. When you walk as a President, you are surrounded by corruption. Instead of seeing the broad-based government, you see the Broad-Based Corruption (BBC)," Babu stated.
Other MPs who attended the meeting are MPs Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), Caleb Amisi (Saboti), Obadiah Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu), Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti), Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba), and Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu South).
Is the government planning to arrest Edwin Sifuna?
Meanwhile, Kisii senator Richard Onyonka alleged that Ruto is plotting to arrest ODM secretary general and Nairobi senator over bribery claims.
Speaking in Meru county on Monday, August 18, during a meeting with PNU leaders and members, Onyonka claimed that there was a scheme to target Sifuna and other legislators accused of receiving 'petty' bribes.
The senator said he had received information suggesting the government had directed security agencies to arrest Sifuna alongside several members of parliament.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
