Court Reinstates Kibagendi After Speaker Wetangula Suspension Order
In orders issued on Thursday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed that the legislator resumes his parliamentary duties pending the hearing and determination of a case he has filed challenging the suspension. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court has temporarily reinstated Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi to Parliament, overturning a suspension order issued by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
- The court suspended the Speaker's directive, allowing Kibagendi to resume his parliamentary duties.
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that barring the MP could deny his constituents representation.
- Kibagendi was suspended after remarks made during a television interview questioning parliamentary independence.
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