Kenya: Opposition MPs Ejected From Parliament As They Disrupt State of Nation

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President Kenyatta said it was regrettable that the focus of county governments appeared to be on, “palaces” and “fleets of vehicles” rather than on uplifting the condition of their constituents.

Nairobi — At least eight Opposition lawmakers were ejected from Parliament Thursday afternoon after they repeatedly disrupted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s State of the Nation address.

Every time President Kenyatta attempted to begin his speech, the MPs blew whistles sneaked into the chamber as the Head of State took everything in stride and laughed the drama away.

Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate ruled that the lawmakers were out of order since the President is required to make his address without any interruptions.

They asked MPs unwilling to listen to the address to voluntarily exit the chamber.

The joint special sitting of the Senate and the National Assembly is attended by several dignitaries, including diplomats.

Majority Leader in the National Assembly Aden Duale had earlier warned that a section of Opposition MPs were planning to interrupt President Kenyatta’s address.

Kenya: Opposition MPs Ejected From Parliament As They Disrupt State of Nation