Renowned city lawyer Donald B Kipkorir has now come out to attack Wajir East Member of Parliament Rashid Kassim for assaulting his colleague Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi.
“Wajir East MP Rashid Kassim ought to be arrested for assaulting Hon. Fatuma Gedi. Assault within Parliament precincts by an MP is an offence that attracts TWO YEARS imprisonment & no immunity. Police must comply with the law and arrest Rashid Kassim #JusticeForFatumaGedi,” said Donald B Kipkorir.
The two had a disagreement over budget allocations that resulted in Mr Kassim descending on his colleague Ms Gedi punching her on the mouth as other legislators watched in disbelief.
“I was just walking with my colleague [Gladys] Wanga when he accosted me and started calling me stupid and within minutes he punched me on the cheek,” Ms Gedi said.
Speaker Justin Muturi has now directed that the police should investigate the matter and legal actions to be taken.
“That matter has been reported to me and Parliament police station and I have given instructions that criminals cannot be harboured in Parliament,” said the Speaker.
The speaker further noted that disagreement cannot be an excuse to engage in criminal activities.