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June 18, 2026
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Kabuchai MP thrown out of House ahead of Finance Bill vote

Kabuchai MP thrown out of House ahead of Finance Bill vote

Maalim directed that Kalasinga leave the chamber for the rest of the day...

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Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga was ejected from the National Assembly ahead of the Finance Bill 2026 vote. The legislator was expelled by Temporary Speaker Farah Maalim for disorderly conduct.

  • The ejection occurred during the committee stage of the Finance Bill 2026 vote.
  • Key persons involved are Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Temporary Speaker Farah Maalim.
  • Mr. Kalasinga claimed his ejection was to reduce opposition numbers needed to defeat punitive clauses in the bill, stating his mistake was questioning a point of order.

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