Speaker Muturi and Maara MP defend Uhuru on Health ministry scandal

Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi accompanied by Women reps (from left) Beatrice Nkatha (Tharaka Nithi) and Eusilah Jepkosgei (Uasin Gishu) joins Gitare primary pupils in a dance during the fundraiser. [PHOTO: KEVIN NGAI/STANDARD]

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi and Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki have defended President Uhuru Kenyatta on grafts claims facing his administration in the wake of calls by the opposition leaders calling for his resignation.

The leaders who were speaking during a fundraiser at Gitombani church in Maara constituency, acussed opposition leader Raila Odinga of playing double standards on serious issues pertaining corruption.