Kenyan MPs brawl over security bill

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

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Brawl over Kenya security bill

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.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

19 Dec

Chaos in House as Kenya MPs disrupt security Bill

>The National Assembly adjourned for half an hour after chaos, instead of discussions on the proposed security Bill, reined its special sitting on Thursday Morning.

 

11 years ago

BBC

'Draconian' Kenyan media bill signed

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law a media bill which journalist groups have condemned as "draconian" and an attack on democracy.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Uproar over Kenyan anti-terror bill

Kenya's parliament passes a bill giving the president and intelligence agencies greater powers to tackle terrorism, despite fierce criticism.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Jul

Bill passed with only two opposition MPs in House

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.

 

10 years ago

Daily News

31 Mar

Most MPs hail Youth Council Bill tabling

Most MPs hail Youth Council Bill tabling
Daily News
THE government on Monday tabled the Youth Council of Tanzania Bill, 2015 which aimed at empowering and uniting youth and creating opportunities for them in various spheres of life. Information, Youth, Culture and Sports Minister Fenella Mukangara ...

 

11 years ago

BBC

Kenyan MPs' bid to evict UK farmers

A group of MPs in Kenya tables a parliamentary motion calling for some British farmers to be ejected because of the forthcoming khat ban in the UK.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

04 Apr

Kenyan MPs conduct special meeting over their integrity

>MPs have called a special meeting to discuss their integrity after Majority and Minority leaders in Parliament raised concerns about rising corruption and soliciting of bribes among members.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Female Kenyan MPs blast polygamy law

Female MPs in Kenya storm out of a late-night parliamentary session in a row over the legalisation of polygamy as a new marriage bill is passed.

 

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