This archive report was first published on 25 August 2020.
Deputy President William Ruto has launched a scathing attack on ODM leader Raila Odinga, accusing him of doublespeak in the Covid-19 funds theft allegations.
Dr Ruto said Mr Odinga's call for a special audit on the use of Covid-19 funds was a complete turnaround of the former Prime Minister's positions on similar issues in the past.
He questioned the real motive of the 'special' audit and who would carry it out, saying it could be a cover-up.
Dr Ruto also accused Mr Odinga of hypocrisy, saying he had previously said there was nothing wrong with some newly registered suspect companies being awarded tenders worth billions of shillings.
He also questioned Mr Odinga's party position on the DCI only coming in after an audit has been done, and not before.
Dr Ruto said the investigative agencies are constitutionally independent institutions expected to work independently, and should not be directed by any person or office.
He accused Mr Odinga of stammering, staggering, and flip-flopping, saying it was a confirmation of thieves caught red-handed stealing from the sick, endangering the lives of front-line workers, and robbing the dying.
