A brawl erupted in Kenya's parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers were debating a controversial bill governing political parties ahead of next year's election.
A brawl erupted in Kenya’s parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers were debating a controversial bill governing political parties ahead of next year’s election.
“I cannot accept to be injured in the national house like this Mr Speaker,” said Koros, a supporter of Deputy President William Ruto. Opponents of the proposals argue that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his erstwhile foe Raila Odinga will use them to build a formidable coalition ahead of the August 9 vote.
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