Mithika Linturi has stirred controversy after alleging that he helped raise Ksh100 million to influence the Senate during the impeachment of former Kawira Mwangaza, the ex-Governor of Meru County.
Speaking during a night interview on a local TV station on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Linturi said he mobilised the funds from friends, Members of Parliament and political allies.
According to him, the fundraising effort was a response to what he described as financial influence already at play within Parliament.
“Icalled friends, my friends, MPs, all of them, and raised money: Ksh100 million,” Linturi stated during the interview.
When pressed by the interviewer about the purpose of the funds, Linturi linked the money to impeachment politics both at the national level and within Meru County.
“I’m telling you that that parliament is compromised. It’s for the highest bidder. Even if you have some kind of case there, you will be asked to give something. And we decided if it’s money which might cause this thing to continue, let’s contribute. And I thank those people who came out,” he said.
He also referenced past remarks by William Ruto concerning Members of Parliament, suggesting that financial dynamics often shape political outcomes.
“Let me ask you, you heard Ruto say these MPs ni wakora. They are always paid money. They took money to impeach Gachagua. So even we gave out the money to be taken to the Senate,” Linturi said.
His claims have injected fresh tension into Meru’s political landscape, raising questions about the transparency and integrity of impeachment proceedings.
The remarks are likely to attract scrutiny from oversight agencies and intensify debate over political financing and accountability in Kenya’s legislative processes.
As the fallout unfolds, political observers say the revelations could have wider implications beyond Meru, potentially reigniting national discussions about governance standards and ethical conduct in public office.
