Top 5 Today: MP Salasya’s Rant on Ruto’s Allies As Head of State Watches and Other Headlines
Mumias East MP, Peter Salasya, is trending, since Monday, having stole the thunder at his constituency meeting where President William Ruto was chief guest. He openly called out Ruto’s administration before the honourable guests including: Senator Boni Khalwale, Governor Fernandes Barasa, Speaker Moses Wetangula, and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi.
Peter urged Ruto to seek better allies, accusing his allies of deluding the Head of State. He faulted government systems like Social Health Authority (SHA) of burdening the commoner and asked him to be his personal advisor.
Ruto had attended the commissioning of the first-ever bonuses to sugarcane farmers, as a result of robust reforms aimed at revamping the sugar sector.
“When you involve stakeholders, things will work. Because we never involve stakeholders in public health decisions. I want to ask you Mr President to hire me as your advisor because your people are not being honest with you.” ranted MP Salasya.
Attorney General Seeks Power to Access Bank Accounts and Phone Records in New Bill
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, is pushing for more powers for the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commision (EACC) when investigating graft-related cases. In a new bill (Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment Bill 2025), she is asking for powers, through the commision, to investigate bank accounts, mobile money accounts or call data records of accused individuals.
Apart from searching a suspect’s premises, with a search warrant, the amendment bill extends to investigating bank accounts, mobile money accounts and call data. It’s also seeking the production of a suspect’s account opening documents, transaction documents, banker’s books, or any information relevant to the investigation.
Anyone who fails to comply is liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh 300,000 or a jail term not exceeding 3 years or both. The bill is currently undergoing public participation as the Office of the Attorney General has invited Kenyans to submit comments on the official email.
Kenya Healthcare Affected as USA Pulls Out of WHO
Following his swearing in on Monday, US President Donald Trump, signed several executive orders which include an exit from the global health body, World Health Organisation (WHO). Trump observed that the USA was paying too much money to the organisation compared to other countries.
USA’s withdrawal will have direct repurcussions in the Kenyan health sector, where many programmes are donor-funded. America is the biggest funder of the organisation, pumping in billions of dollars annually.
Kenya should start putting in place strategic responses to cover disruptions in aid and funding. Other proactive approaches include solidifying regional and global ties and focus on boosting domestic health capacity.
MP Faraah Maalim Expelled From Wiper Party
Former VP Kalonzo Musyoka was not mincing his words when he fired Dabaab MP Farah Maalim from his Wiper Party. Days after the announcement, Wiper’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved the decision.
In a press meeting today, Wiper Secretary General and nominated Senator, Shakilla Abdalla confirmed that the party’s decision. They corroborated what the party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said on January 15th, 2025.
The decision was arrived at when the controversial lawmaker hurled provocative insults at young Gen Zs activists, who use the online platform criticize the government. According to the Kalonzo, Maalim has violated the party’s constitution.
This is the second time the controversial leader is caught in fire’s way. During the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests, he also made headlines following an interview where vowed to “silence” the youthful protesters, were he the president.
Following Wiper’s NEC decision, the Dadaab MP will also cease to hold the position of Deputy Party leader.
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