Lawmakers: We’ll keep holding the government accountable

A section of lawmakers led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have vowed to continue holding the government accountable.

The legislators said that intimidation and threats would not deter them from speaking out.

Speaking on Sunday during a service at Jesus Teaching Ministry in Embakasi East constituency, the leaders pledged to remain vocal in defending public interest and pushing for transparency in government dealings.

“We will not keep quiet when things go wrong. Those who are plotting against us will not succeed,” said Senator Sifuna.

MP Babu Owino echoed the remarks, urging President William Ruto to fulfil his promise of fighting corruption.

“We want to see action. The President should start with the corruption that has been reported,” Babu stated.

The legislators claimed some systemic issues within some ministries were being overlooked, and called for an end to what they described as selective anti-graft campaigns.

Sifuna cautioned against attempts to privatise critical state institutions without parliamentary input.

He also raised concerns over alleged misuse of funds, saying leaders should not remain silent in the face of such reports.

MPs Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), Caleb Amisi (Saboti), Obadiah Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu), Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti), Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba), and Anthony Kibagendi (Kitutu South) also attended the service.

Gisairo stressed the need for fair investigations into corruption allegations, urging authorities to take action against both bribe-takers and givers.

“When you go to arrest an MP for allegedly taking a bribe, officers should also go for the person who was giving that money,” he said.

Kimilu added that naming Parliament as corrupt without prosecuting offenders was not enough.

“If Parliament is riddled with corruption, action must be taken. Those involved must be held accountable, not just named,” he said.