Chaos erupted in the National Assembly on the afternoon of Thursday, October 6, after a fight broke out between the members of Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza.
Shortly after Speaker Moses Wetangula declared Kenya Kwanza the majority in the house, both parties fought for the mace.
Before adjourning the House to Tuesday, October 11 at 2:30 p.m., Wetangula attempted to calm down the various politicians.
“Order Honourable members, this house will stand adjourned until Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 2:30 p.m,” announced Wetangula.
As the crowds closed in on the speaker, the sergeant at arms and other security personnel rushed to his aid.
Members of the Azimio party attacked Wetangula as he walked out of the House, hurling insults and accusing him of favoring Kenya Kwanza.
The mace is considered the overarching symbol of the House’s authority and dignity, as well as the Speaker presiding over the House.
Prior to that, the speaker declared Kenya Kwanza to be the majority member of the house, with 179 votes to Azimio la Umoja’s 157.
He also cited Article 108 of the Constitution, which states that the Leader of the Majority Party is the leader of the largest party or coalition of parties.
“That, with the 14 Members, the membership of the Kenya Kwanza Coalition stands at 179 Members while the membership of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party stands at 157 Members,” stated the speaker.”
