A day after Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge announced plans to phase out Sh1,000 by October 1st this year, Deputy President William Ruto's allies have come out guns blazing.
During the Madaraka Day celebrations at Narok, Njoroge denied that the move targets cartels, arguing that it's a measures to curb printing of fake money.
“To deal conclusively with these concerns, the older Sh1,000 series shall be withdrawn. By a Gazette Notice dated May 31, 2019, all persons have until October 1, 2019, to exchange those notes, after which the older Sh1,000 will cease to be legal tender," he said as quoted by the Nation.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said he's keen to wipe corrupt people in his government, adding that he will not relent on the fight against corruption.
And at Kahawa Wendani on Sunday, Tangatanga team asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to reduce the timeline, arguing that the deadline is too far.
"I grew up here and I went to Kenyatta University. I started my business here. I now hear people saying that I have a lot of money, some in sacks. Let the president reduce the timeline of phasing out the money so that we know who are thieves," said Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwah said it would be prudent if the Head of State makes July 1st the deadline in phasing out the notes, adding that Tangatanga movement isn't corrupt.
"The new financial year just starts in July 1st. The president should consider reducing the timeline. We want to know the real thieves. There are no hidden money in our houses."
There have been claims that DP William Ruto is involved in corrupt activities with opposition leaders questioning the source of money he takes for Harambees across the country.