Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on Wednesday took a strong stance against perceived extravagance and corruption within government ranks.
Khalwale's targeted remarks have brought attention to the questionable sources of large donations made at public fundraising events, bringing to light concerns about the integrity of political figures and the source of their money running into millions.
Senator Khalwale expressed his dismay at the lavish donations made by certain MPs and Cabinet Secretaries in the Kenya Kwanza government.
"I offended someone I didn't name in Kakamega over the weekend regarding the issue of opulence. I questioned how an MP could donate Ksh 20 million at a harambee, which upset him greatly," Khalwale stated.
Khalwale's criticisms did not stop there. He also highlighted another incident involving a government minister flaunting a significant amount of money.
"At another event, I saw a minister from this government carrying a large bag and announcing the millions it contained," he recounted during the Senate proceedings.
The legislator asked the Senate to draft a law that would stop such displays of opulence that have angered the public.
"If we don't reject these actions, people like Murkomen will think they are giving us their own money. It's not their money; those are proceeds of corruption," Khalwale said amid cheers from the House.
Khalwale Sustains Attacks on Sudi
This was the second time that Khalwale was training his guns on Sudi within the span of one week. Over the weekend, the lawmaker struck a nerve, prompting a response from the Kapseret MP who defended his integrity fiercely.
"How is it possible for you to speak such lies in broad daylight? Do you mean to say that you don't believe that church members when united, can raise even Ksh 50 million?" Sudi posed in a video he shared on his official social media accounts.
Sudi defended himself, disclosing that the church had already raised over Ksh 10 million before the mega fund drive that was attended by different politicians.
"To Khalwale and all those criticizing me, the Ksh 20 million was the total contribution amount. The church had already raised Ksh 14 million. The remaining amount was supplemented by me, my friends, and others," Sudi stated.
