[A file photo of National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi. He has warned NASA MPs against boycotting parliament. Photo/The Star]
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has cautioned Opposition coalition NASA MPs against boycotting House sittings.
Speaking on Wednesday, Muturi, however, noted that he was unbowed by NASA MPs decision to snub the Assembly, noting that the House shall continue transacting Business even in their absence.
“When the law says parliament businesses will be transacted when there is quorum, it does not mean that opposition members must be present,” he said.
“If opposition MPs choose not to participate in any proceedings in parliament, this does not affect our daily businesses. As parliament, we are not interested in political contestation,” he added.
Muturi further defended the proposed amendments to electoral laws, asserting that they are constitutional.
“My duty was to approve the tabling of the electoral law bill and leave the rest to members of parliament to discuss and adopt it before the President assents to it,” he said.
“It is with the constitution for parliament to amend laws not only electoral bills but any other bills deemed fit for Kenyans,” he continued.