Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi Ndung’u has pleaded for forgiveness from his fellow MPs after his sentiments alleging that legislators received a bribe to pass the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
Koimburi sensationally claimed that MPs were offered Ksh2 million to support the contentious bill that triggered nationwide protests, culminating in agitated youth storming Parliament.
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The MP admitted that the allegations were unjustifiable, as he lacks sufficient evidence to support the claims.
“I rise to apologize to my fellow Members. I was in church, and I made a mistake by saying that MPS who voted Yes for the Finance Biil were bribed with Ksh. 2 million,” he said.
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“Mr. Speaker I am here to say sorry because I do not have any evidence that they received money. I urge the Members to forgive me, and then we move forward for the betterment of this country.”
The law maker said it was “just a hearsay” that he heard when the legislators were voting for the Finance Bill.
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The Juja MP also claimed that following his vote against the Bill, he had received threats and that suspicious individuals were trailing him.
“After you have confessed, and admitted that you lied, you can now come and ask for our forgiveness,” she said.
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On Wednesday, July 24, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula communicated Koimburi’s apology before the House.
However, the apology letter, which was copied to both the Majority and Minority leaders, did not specify the reason for the apology.
“I, George Koimburu Ndung’u, would like to tender my apology to the House leadership and my fellow members of parliament. I understand we are living in very dynamic and sensitive times, and my past utterances may have caused problems in the country. I am remorseful and humbly seeking forgiveness,” the letter stated.
The MPs alleged that they been harassed and called two million following Koimburi’s sentiments.
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Speaking at the AIPCA Ndururumo Church in Juja constituency, in June 21, Koimburi alleged that he refused the bribe and voted against the bill, expressing his firm opposition to the proposed legislation.
“We were offered money… you saw how they carried money in sacks. We were told that for every yes vote, we would receive Ksh. 2 million,” Koimburi said.
Wetangula, while deliberating on the matter, said Koimburi had been forgiven and advised him to weigh his words carefully, as well as to be mindful of where and when to make his statements.
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