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Mr Speaker Sir, probe lawmakers bribery claims

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi at his office in Parliament Nairobi. February 23 2021. [Samson Wire, Standard]

This is not the first time, and probably not the last, rumours have swirled that MPs have been taking bribes to influence their legislative and oversight roles.

In the latest allegations, London Distillers Kenya (LDK) Ltd – a liquor company- claims that members of a watchdog committee were bribed with homes to influence the closure of the distillery being investigated for pollution.

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