The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging that its officers raided the residence of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
In a statement, the anti-graft agency termed the claims as false and misleading, urging the public to verify information through official channels.
“The attention of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been drawn to misleading social media posts alleging that EACC officers raided the residence of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetangula.
“EACC wishes to clarify that these reports are false and misleading. The public is urged to rely only on official EACC communication channels for accurate information,” the Commission stated.
The clarification comes after a viral social media post suggested that EACC was in the process of raiding Wetang’ula’s home over recent political developments.
This follows President William Ruto’s announcement that the government will apprehend and prosecute all leaders, particularly MPs and Senators, who have been soliciting and receiving bribes to perform their legislative duties.
Speaking on Monday during a joint parliamentary group meeting between the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement party, the visibly angry Head of State read the riot act to lawmakers following reports that a majority of them, particularly at the committee level, had been demanding bribes to influence outcomes.
On Tuesday, tension escalated between the legislature and the executive after the National Assembly paralysed all committee activities in protest over Ruto’s claims that lawmakers jeopardise parliamentary processes by soliciting bribes.
All National Assembly committee sittings scheduled for Tuesday failed to commence, with only the Senate committees meeting with stakeholders continuing, though under protest.
