ODM lawmakers say crusade is selective

ODM lawmakers have accused President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto of being selective in the corruption war.

Siaya Senator James Orengo and MPs Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo) and Nicholas Gumbo (Rarieda) said taking the list of suspected corrupt individuals to Parliament was playing with the minds of Kenyans.

The leaders said what the President did was wrong and urged him to uphold the rule of the law.

They were speaking at Sega Township Primary School during the funeral of North Ugenya Ward Rep Bernard Omondi.

Mr Orengo said there was need to deal with corruption without considering political or ethnic affiliation.

Mr Orengo, who is also mentioned in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission report, said he was willing to step aside.

“I am ready to take full responsibility even at a personal level to prove my innocence,” said the senator.

He said he had done it in the past and would do it again if need be.

“I am prepared to carry my cross. This will ensure that my conscience in clear and my mission on earth is fulfilled,” he said.

Mr Gumbo asked the President to sack corrupt officials surrounding him, starting with his deputy.

He accused the President of disrespecting the Constitution by directing governors to resign, adding that the country had proper systems to deal with corrupt governors.

“The President only acted as a whistle blower. He has powers to sack or suspend corrupt officials. Instead, he is engaging in window dressing to protect the officers,” said Mr Gumbo.