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August 22, 2025
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MPs on the spot over poor attendance of house proceedings, reading reports.

MPs on the spot over poor attendance of house proceedings, reading reports.

Wetangula said that in the past seven months, the August House has experienced serious quorum hitches...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has expressed concern over poor attendance by Members of Parliament, causing delays in house business and the neglect of crucial reports from Commissions and Independent Offices. He highlighted significant quorum hitches in the past seven months.

  • Wetangula urged Committee Chairpersons to ensure members attend proceedings and balance constituency duties with legislative roles.
  • Minority Leader Junet Mohammed noted that over a dozen pieces of legislation have been declared unconstitutional, creating legal confusion.
  • Mohammed emphasized the need for a mechanism to align statutes with judicial determinations when laws are declared unconstitutional.

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