Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi's allegations that MPs were offered Ksh 2 million each to vote in favor of the Finance Bill 2024 have ignited a heated debate across the nation.

On Sunday, MP Koimburi revealed that substantial amounts of money were promised to MPs to secure their "yes" votes for the bill. He clarified that he did not accept the bribe and voted against the bill instead. "I refused to sell out the people who elected me. That's why I voted No, to reject a bill I believe will harm Kenyans," he stated.

Koimburi alleged that the funds, carried in sacks, were distributed to MPs who voted yes last Tuesday. However, he did not specify who was responsible for distributing the money.

The lawmaker urged the President not to sign the controversial bill into law if it passes Parliament, warning of dire consequences given the growing frustration among Kenyans.

Koimburi was among the 115 MPs who opposed the bill, against 204 others who supported it. His allegations have sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans accusing their MPs of betraying their trust and prioritizing personal gain over public welfare.

Critics also suggested that some MPs who voted yes might not have fully understood the bill's implications for ordinary citizens. "The government spent Ksh 408 million to bribe members of Parliament to vote yes. This is budgeted corruption, treacherous traitors. We lost Ksh 408 million in one day," lamented one activist.

Kenyans have condemned MPs supporting the bill, accusing them of failing to uphold their constitutional duties. Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot, responding to Koimburi's claims, said the revelation vindicated his earlier assertions that politicians had been bribed to pass the controversial bill. "So MPs betrayed their voters for Ksh 2 million, and the state spent Ksh 408 million to bribe MPs to do its dirty work. It's just sad," he remarked.

Demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024, which proposes tax increases leading to a higher cost of living, are ongoing. Young Kenyans plan to protest outside Parliament tomorrow and Thursday as opposition to the bill continues to grow.