Chaos in House as Kenya MPs disrupt security Bill

Two MPs refute chaos 'regret' reports, march out of House
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TWO opposition members of parliament who were issued with a stern warning for their involvement in an uproar that rocked the National Assembly on Thursday, on Sunday vehemently denied claims by a parliamentary committee that they regretted their ...

Kenyan MPs trade blows, and one has his shirt torn, amid a chaotic parliamentary session called to push through a tough new security bill.

Yesterday, they stood asking the House Speaker to compel Mr Ngwilizi to withdraw his statement, but their requests were watered down by Ms Makinda who said the House will review the Hansard to find out the authenticity of their claims. Aggrieved by Ms Makinda’s decision, the two furious MPs walked out of the debating chamber.

Kenyan lawmakers traded blows and the deputy speaker had water thrown on her during a chaotic parliamentary session which approved changes to a tough new security bill.

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CCM MPs threaten to disrupt JK address
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Furious over 'delay' in the payment of their gratuity, CCM Members of Parliament have threatened to disrupt President Jakaya Kikwete's final address in the House later today. Sources say the MPs are unhappy with the pay that the government has proposed ...
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East African Legislative Assembly, Arusha, June 5, 2014: At the just ended Sixth meeting of the 2nd Session, EALA has granted Hon Dr James Ndahiro leave to introduce a Private Members’ Bill on Electronic transactions. The Bill is known as the EAC Electronic Transactions Bill, 2014. The object of this Bill is to make provision for the use, security, facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions, to encourage the use of...

Most MPs hail Youth Council Bill tabling
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Five MPs suspended from house
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FIVE opposition members of parliament have been suspended from attending the ongoing 20th meeting for violating standing orders while two others will miss two sessions for the same offence. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Powers, Privileges and ...
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Govt defends Media Bill in House
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The government has defended the Media Services Bill, saying it is a good foundation towards recognition of journalism as a profession, duties and rights of the press. However, the opposition contends that the bill is ridiculous, and would take the country back ...