Embu MCAs boycott sittings in row over committee allowances
The Embu County Assembly. A row over huge allowances earned by members of a committee in the assembly has deepened after grumbling MCAs boycotted Thursday afternoon sitting, vowing to cripple legislative business. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Some MCAs have vowed to shoot down any motion, Bill or any legislative agenda until the composition of the committee is reviewed.
The aggrieved MCAs arrived at the assembly precincts Thursday but refused to get into the House, despite several promptings.
Speaker Thiriku adjourned the Assembly’s sittings for a two-week short recess until April 9.
The row over huge allowances earned by members of a committee in the Embu County Assembly has deepened after grumbling MCAs boycotted Thursday afternoon sitting, vowing to cripple legislative business.
Some MCAs have vowed to shoot down any motion, Bill or any legislative agenda until the composition of the assembly budget committee is reviewed and their number reduced from 11 to nine.
