Video of female MPs fighting in Parliament surfaces online
A video has surfaced showing ODM MP Umi Harun and EALA legislator Falhada Iman in a physical altercation outside the Kenyan Parliament.
Two female lawmakers were caught on video fighting outside the precincts of Parliament.
The clip shows Nominated MP Umi Harun and her East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) counterpart Falhada Iman wrestle each other to the ground as others try to separate them.
In the video captured by someone on Parliament grounds, the two lawmakers can also be heard having a verbal exchange.
Official response
Ms Harun later released a statement terming the incident unfortunate, saying she has made a formal complaint.
"Today, an unfortunate incident occurred on parliamentary grounds-a situation I deeply regret both as a Member of Parliament and as a mother. My colleague from the EALA parliament who has expressed longstanding differences with my work acted in a manner that I find unacceptable," Ms Harun said.
She said she regretted the incident and will provide further details on the matter.
While Ms Harun may face the powers and privileges committee over the incident, it's not clear what will happen to Ms Iman, who is an EALA member based in Arusha and therefore may not be subject to the Kenyan parliament's standing orders.
It's still not clear whether Speaker of the National Assembly, who is the head of Parliament, will provide a communication regarding the incident or any action taken against the leaders.