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August 31, 2026
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Activist sues Parliament over MPs' voting records, demands transparency

Activist sues Parliament over MPs' voting records, demands transparency

Activist moves to court seeking orders compelling Parliament to disclose MPs’ final voting records on crucial legislation, including the Finance Bill...

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Rights activist Francis Awino has filed a lawsuit against Parliament, demanding greater transparency regarding Members of Parliament's (MPs) voting records on crucial legislation.

  • Awino seeks to compel Parliament to publicly disclose final voting records, attendance, and other legislative data, citing inadequate transparency.
  • The lawsuit names the Speaker of the National Assembly, National Assembly, Clerk of the National Assembly, Speaker of the Senate, Senate, Clerk of the Senate, and the Attorney-General as respondents.
  • A key focus is the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, where media reports indicated a significant number of MPs did not participate.

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