A section of Rift Valley Members of Parliament have distanced themselves from allegations of horse trading between them and legislators from Mt. Kenya region over the Justice Aaron Ringera and Mau conservation reports.
Led by Chepalungu MP Isaac Ruto, the five legislators vowed to support the joint report of the house Committees on Justice and Legal Affairs and Delegated Legislation on the reappointment of the director and two Assistant directors of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission.
Ruto said it was unethical for anyone to be influenced to change position and a bad image to leaders from the region.
Parliament will Wednesday afternoon debate the report on Ringera's reappointment after speaker Kenneth Marende allowed the house to discuss the matter despite a case pending in court over the issue.
Heated debate is expected as the government side fights to block the report.
Elsewhere, a section of back-benchers are pushing for the amendment of on the standing orders that prohibit members from joining the opposition bench without express permission from their political parties.
Led by Garsen MP Danson Mungatana the legislators said that there is need for an opposition to keep the coalition government on check.
Addressing a press conference at parliament buildings, the legislators said over 30 members have shown interest to form an opposition caucus.
The members said they expect a response from the procedure and House rules committee in two weeks.
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