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NGO Council has urged Members of Parliaments to debate soberly on the proposed Political parties amendment bill 2021.
The council has called on the honourable Members to avoid the ugly incident that was witnessed last week on the bill. They said the Parliament is a house of order and they are expected to make laws that benefit the country. The council has also called on the public to give their views on the amendments.
“We strongly condemn any unnecessary sharp differences and settling of score as MP’s debate on the Bill. We urge for sobriety during the debate,”they said in a statement.
The Natonal Parliament has today resumed on a three day special stting to continue with the debate after they engaged in a fist.They are expected to continue with the third round of the debate which has seen the house divided.
The Azimio and Hustler sides have both been planning to carry the day. The Tangatanga succeeded in ensuring frustration in the last two special sitting.
The Majority leader of National Assembly Amos Kimunya claimed that the UDA members are under an order to cause chaos failure to which they’d face the consequences.
“We Know by talking to them that they do not only fear they are being watch by the DP but also their ground. They cannot go against their master who is against their master who is not supporting the bill,” said Kimunya.
Today morning before the session begun, the National Speaker Justin Muturi directed use of electronic cards during voting by the members. Electronic voting is the option which has been seen as a solution to defeat the hustlers side who have an attempt to cause frustration.
“Would there be any division, Members will use an electronic voting system,”Said Muturi.