MP Kaguchia Claims Ksh.100,000 Paid to Politicians for State House Meetings

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has stirred controversy by alleging that politicians receive Ksh.100,000 each time they attend Parliamentary Group (PG) meetings at State House. He accused the Executive of using the payments to influence lawmakers for political gain.

Speaking to Citizen TV on Monday, Kaguchia said many leaders prioritize personal benefits over serving citizens. “Political leadership has been captured by the executive. Most politicians now focus on how much money they can get individually. When a leader goes to State House, they receive a lot of perks,” he said.

He added that every PG meeting comes with a payment of Ksh.100,000. “The first time I refused the money, but eventually I stopped attending altogether,” he admitted. Kaguchia also claimed that political leaders are mainly concerned with building alliances ahead of the 2027 elections, neglecting the delivery of essential services to the public.

Since UDA became the ruling party after the 2022 elections, several PG meetings have been held. In 2023, notable sessions took place on April 11, May 23, and November 7. In February 2024, a joint retreat in Naivasha brought together President William Ruto’s cabinet and parliamentary members.

In June 2024, a meeting followed deadly anti-government protests, prompting amendments to the Finance Bill 2024 to address citizens’ concerns. In August 2025, UDA held a joint PG meeting with ODM at State House to review progress on the 10-point Agenda and the NADCO recommendations agreed upon by President Ruto and the late ODM founder Raila Odinga. A bipartisan committee was then formed to oversee the implementation of these initiatives.

President Ruto has indicated that another joint UDA-ODM PG meeting will be convened as a follow-up to the August session.

According to National Assembly data, UDA holds the majority in the 13th Parliament with 145 MPs and 29 Senators, while ODM has 86 MPs and 19 Senators, including nominated members.

Kaguchia’s claims have sparked debate about incentives for politicians. Critics argue that payments linked to meetings could distract leaders from their core duty of serving the public, raising concerns as the country approaches the 2027 elections.