Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma does not understand why he should pay to watch the World Cup in Russia since he is representing the government.
Kaluma said so in a video shared on Saturday, amid fury over reports that at least 20 MPs went to that country at the government’s expense.
“I came at the start of the World Cup. It has been very nice. I came as I have been coming for other World Cup tournaments [sic],” he told a reporter.
He added: “Even if the government were not to pay, I would pay. The question to ask is why I should pay my money when I am here as a Member of Parliament from Kenya [sic]”.
Regarding representing the government, he said: “Why would you use economy? You are representing a government. Why should the government of Kenya be scrounging somewhere? What is the image of the country [sic]?”
The Star established that 14 members of the National Assembly and six senators are in Russia at the expense of the Kenya government.
Sports CS Rashid Echesa said officials from his ministry did not travel while Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja said he opted to stay in the capital and help the people with key issues.
"We were invited but opted out. It is too expensive and a waste of money, " Echesa said, adding that it would have cost the government about Sh3.8 million if he had travelled.
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Parliament defended the trip as official benchmarking to give MPs first-hand experience on how to host international tournaments.
But furious Kenyans on Twitter said the country will not achieve Vision 30 with such moves.
If you are a Kenyan of means, this is the time to get a backup plan for alternative residence. The rest of us hoi polloi tungojee tu siku punda atachoka.
Meanwhile in Murang’a wengine wanaiba HIV kits. Sasa… hizo mtu anaiba apeleke wapi? HIV kit? Ya maskini? It’s a mad nation.
[SIZE=6]Eight grilled over theft of Sh5m HIV kits from Murang’a hospital[/SIZE] SATURDAY JULY 14 2018
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Murang’a Level Five Hospital. Detectives from the DCI have recorded statements from eight people following the theft of Sh5 million reagents kits used for testing HIV from the hospital. PHOTO | NDUNG’U GACHANE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have recorded statements from eight people following the theft of Sh5 million reagents kits used for testing HIV from the Murang’a Level Five Hospital.
Murang’a North DCIO Japheth Maingi said they have commenced investigations into the matter, adding that once they are through, those found culpable will be arrested and charged in court.
“Yes, the suspects have recorded statements and we are investigating the matter. Those found culpable will be arrested and charged in court,” the detective told the Nation.
Nimeona mahali that in Homa bay town alone only 1000 households have access to water from a population of over 100,000. Na lake iko pale unaiona. Na M.P. lazima aende worldcup.
Fish for sex, AIDS ndio hio. Barabara hakuna. Poverty kama kawa. Hio pesa wametumia world cup na Orengo inaweza tumika kupatia watu wangapi maji huko Homa Bay?
Bench marking my foot! Do they even have an idea when and what Russia went through during preparation and presentation of their bid to host the wold cup? Kutembeza vitambi tu ndio kazi kwao.
This benchmarking thing has been misused a lot by our legislators from MCAs to MPs. Why didn’t they go to Gabon to see how hosting a Continental tournament is done. Maumbwa sana hawa wabunge.
