MPs defend laws President signed on day Raila died
Some MPs have now defended the move by President William Ruto to sign eight controversial bills into law on October 15, the day that the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, died..
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Kenyan Members of Parliament are defending President William Ruto's decision to sign eight controversial bills into law on October 15, the same day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died. Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur stated the President's actions adhered to constitutional requirements.
- President Ruto signed eight bills into law.
- The signings occurred on October 15, a day of national mourning for Raila Odinga.
- Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur cited Article 115 of the Constitution as the legal basis for the President's actions.
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