Azimio MPs staged a walkout after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula declared Kenya Kwanza as the majority party on Wednesday. The protest, led by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, highlighted deep divisions within the House regarding party representation and leadership.
In a press briefing following the walkout, Junet expressed strong opposition to the Speaker’s verdict, pointing out that a recent court ruling indicated Kenya Kwanza does not hold a majority in Parliament. “It’s only in Kenya where the majority of minority parties is decided by defections,” he stated, criticizing the practice of lawmakers switching parties without consulting their constituents.
Junet further accused the Speaker of inconsistencies in his rulings, noting, “He previously assigned 14 members from other parties to Kenya Kwanza, only to later claim they are in ‘purgatory.’ This raises serious questions about how numbers are manipulated to favor a particular group.”
The MP also referenced a previous ruling where the Speaker declared Jubilee was not part of Azimio, only to contradict himself by confirming their affiliation later. “This shows the chaotic nature of our political landscape,” he added.
The Speaker claimed that Azimio currently holds 154 Members of Parliament, while Kenya Kwanza boasts 165, solidifying his stance that Kenya Kwanza is the majority party and that House leadership will remain unchanged.
In response to the Speaker’s controversial decision, Junet announced plans to challenge the ruling in court, signaling that the political battle is far from over. The unfolding drama underscores the ongoing tensions in Kenyan politics, as parties grapple for power and legitimacy in a rapidly evolving landscape.
