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June 22, 2026
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DCP-Allied MP Pushes New Rule to Crack Down on MPs Who Skip Finance Bill Vote

DCP-Allied MP Pushes New Rule to Crack Down on MPs Who Skip Finance Bill Vote

Public criticism erupted after less than half of MPs participated in the vote that passed the contentious Finance Bill 2026...

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Manyatta MP John Gitonga Mukunji has proposed stricter quorum requirements for the National Assembly when voting on Finance Bills, citing low participation in a recent vote.

  • He advocates for a two-thirds house participation for Finance Bill passage, akin to impeachment proceedings.
  • The proposal follows a vote where only 162 out of 349 MPs participated, with 187 absent.
  • Mukunji, who voted against the Finance Bill, believes MPs avoid such votes due to public perception and political affiliations.

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