MP Daniel Manduku Urges President Ruto to Dissolve Parliament and Call Fresh Elections

Nyaribari Masaba MP Daniel Manduku has urged President William Ruto to dissolve Parliament and call for fresh elections within 90 days, following the turmoil during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking to the press in Kisii on Thursday, Manduku criticized the current leadership, claiming they have failed to uphold the country's mandate.

"I commend the president for listening to the people's voice, but it's clear that we, as elected leaders, are the problem. I urge President Ruto to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections within 90 days," Manduku stated.

Manduku proposed that international treaty organizations such as the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and the East African Community (EAC) could oversee the elections. He noted that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is not currently capable of conducting elections due to its incomplete constitution.

"People will argue that there's no IEBC, but we are party to many international treaties. We can request the AU, EAC, or UN to send nine commissioners to oversee the elections. The first step would be to update the voter register within 30 days, followed by fresh elections. MPs who have served less than two years will be compensated for their remaining term," he explained.

Manduku also appealed to the younger generation to prevent MPs from returning to Parliament, emphasizing the public's dissatisfaction with the current regime. "We cannot go back to that House which has been desecrated. Article 1 of the Constitution states that power belongs to the people. On Tuesday, we saw the public reclaim their power. I urge Kenyans not to let MPs return to Parliament," he declared.

Addressing the government's response to the protests, Manduku observed, "I saw the president and his deputy delivering conflicting statements. This shows that the government has failed to protect Kenyans. We call on the president to reconstitute the Cabinet and appoint competent individuals."

Manduku cited Article 261 of the Constitution, which allows the president to dissolve Parliament on the advice of the Chief Justice if it fails to fulfill its constitutional duties. This bold call for new elections underscores the growing demand for accountability and change amid widespread public dissatisfaction.