Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has strongly denied online allegations linking him to a controversial video, calling the claims fabricated and politically motivated.

Karauri directly addressed a well-known blogger, challenging the blogger to produce the alleged video and offering a Sh10 million incentive tied to its release.

Speaking amid growing social media speculation, the legislator suggested the claims could be politically driven, noting the country is entering a charged political period.

“I usually don’t address such topics, but I must speak on this. I am extremely straight; I’m the straightest person you will ever meet. If I’m going to have any issues, it is going to be with women. Women are the root of all problems in my life,” Karauri said.

“It is political season, and maybe people have an agenda they want to push. Don’t be scared, if it is about politics, we shall meet in the ring. The story is totally fabricated; I don’t know what agenda the blogger wants to push.”

Karauri dismissed suggestions that he was worried about the release of compromising footage, insisting that no such material exists.

He then issued a public financial challenge, offering Sh10 million for the alleged video to be shared by Wednesday at 5 pm.

“I will give you money to share the videos, I’m giving you up to today, 5 pm. I have Sh5 million for you. I know that video does not exist,” he said.

He added that if the video is not produced, Sh8 million would instead go to his foundation to support children, while Sh2 million would fund an upcoming boxing match.

Of that amount, Sh1 million would cover Kasarani residents’ attendance at the fight, and Sh1 million would be allocated as prize money.

Embattled Senator Edwin Sifuna has downplayed the decision by ODM’s National Executive Committee to dismiss him as the Secretary-General.

Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, February 12, Sifuna maintained that he was still the Secretary-General of the Orange Party.

He disclosed that he will not go down without a fight and would challenge the decision using all available means.

“Our party’s constitution places a responsibility on us to fight for ODM, and fight we shall. We will challenge every illegality in the courts of law and public opinion; surrender is not an option.

“I remain a loyal member and the duly elected Secretary General of the ODM party. I remain committed to the struggle for a fair, just and democratic Kenya,” Sifuna declared.

The Senator maintained that he did not recognise Senator Oburu Odinga as the ODM party leader.

He stated that while Mama Ida Odinga and Kisumu Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga, were fighting hard to protect the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, the current party leadership was out to destroy it.

Sifuna alleged that ODM had been ‘sold’, a decision that Raila would frown upon even in his grave.

“Raila would have never allowed hisparty to be turned into a mere appendage of State House, where decisions are rubber-stamped after instructions are received from the regime,” he stated.

The Nairobi Senator made it clear that he will continue his spirited fight for the people against President William Ruto’s regime.

“We should not fall for the allure of easy largesse and heap promises made to the electorate for the sole purpose of perpetuating the age-old slavery inflicted on the citizens of this nation by a regime that lacks legitimacy,” he stated

Sifuna apologised to ODM members, stating that he did not expect the infighting to escalate to the current levels.

He further disclosed that there were attempts to broker peace between the two fighting factions or to at least postpone it until the National Delegates convention.

The Senator asked for prayers and invited members to join him in a political rally in Kitengela.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed allegations of extortion, bribery and harassment levelled against him during Senate oversight sessions, terming the claims as politically motivated and defamatory. 

Speaking on Thursday, February 12, he maintained that the accusations are part of a calculated effort to tarnish his reputation and vowed to take legal action against them.

Sifuna insisted that he has conducted himself transparently in his public duties and challenged his accusers to substantiate their claims.

“This is a coordinated war against Edwin Sifuna. You people know me; you have seen me at work. The Kenyan public knows me. Those governors that are making those allegations, we will meet them in court,” he said.

Sifuna further described the allegations as defamatory, stating that any claims of extortion must be backed by credible evidence. 

He said he would not allow his name to be dragged through the mud without proof.

“It is very defamatory for you to stand up and say, I have extorted you. If I have ever extorted you, you bring the evidence for Kenyans to see,” he added.

The Council of Governors (CoG) named Sifuna among four Senators it accuses of extortion, intimidation, and political harassment during oversight sessions.

In a statement on Wednesday, February 11, the council cited the constitution, which establish and protect the devolved system of governance and require cooperation and mutual respect between the national and county governments. 

The governors acknowledged that under Article 96, the Senate has the constitutional mandate to represent county interests and oversee national revenue allocated to counties.

However, the council said that while it respects the Senate’s oversight role and the court’s ruling, the manner in which CPAC proceedings have been conducted falls short of constitutional standards. 

The governors raised concerns over what they described as persistent cases of extortion, political witch-hunts, intimidation, and harassment during appearances before the committee.

The other Senators named in the statement are Moses Kajwang of Homa Bay, Samson Cherargei (Nandi), and Johnes Mwaruma (Taita Taveta).

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Senators have been consistently cited as being notorious in these practices,” the resolution read in part.

As part of its resolutions, the CoG directed that governors will, with immediate effect, stop appearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee until the issues raised are conclusively addressed.

The governors further demanded the removal of the four named Senators from the affected committees as a condition for restoring confidence, integrity, and fairness in the oversight process.

In addition, the council called for an urgent structured engagement forum between the leadership of the Senate and the Council of Governors. 

The proposed forum would seek to agree on clear and transparent modalities for governors’ appearances and establish safeguards against harassment, extortion, and political persecution.

“The Council of Governors reaffirms its unwavering commitment to accountability and prudent use of public resources, but emphasizes that oversight must be exercised lawfully, ethically, and without abuse of office,” the resolution added.