Lang’ata MP Jalang’o recently criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna’s fundraising paybill during a meeting with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Nairobi.
The remarks came after President William Ruto announced government support for CHPs, including covering Social Health Authority premiums worth KSh 390 million and providing smartphones and medical kits.Jalang’o questioned why Sifuna needed a paybill fundraiser, suggesting the government could fund the initiative without public contributions.He also mocked Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s calculations for supporting CHPs, asking if the president couldn’t afford the proposed KSh 1.4 billion.The MP urged CHPs to align politically for the 2027 elections, warning they should be 'agents for your party' during the polls.The incident sparked online debates, with Kenyans reacting to the political jabs.Meanwhile, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya faced backlash for criticizing Sifuna’s rural home, questioning if his earnings matched his property.These events highlight ongoing political tensions and public scrutiny of leaders’ financial practices.
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