Court suspends MP Wandayi's ban from Parliament

Jul. 04, 2016, 3:00 pm

By SUSAN MUHINDI

Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi when he was ejected from the parliament chambers on March 31. Photo/FILE

The High Court has temporarily suspended the ban imposed on Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi from Parliament over misconduct.

Wandayi had filed a case seeking to suspendhis year-long ban from the current session following a decision by Speaker Justin Muturi.

Judge George Odunga ruled on Monday that Wandayi's application is merited and of great public interest.

The case will be heard on August 1; meaning the MP can now resume sittings until the matter is heard and determined.

In June, Wandayi wanted Muturi stopped from taking any steps to block him from accessing parliamentary chambers, his office or the general precincts.

Wandayi was among several opposition MPs who were thrown out of Parliament on March 31 after they whistled at President Uhuru Kenyatta 's during a State of the Nation address.

The MP was suspended after he refused to leave the House as ordered, maintaining that Uhuru was poised for similar protests by the opposition.

In April, Siaya senator James Orengowarned the Speaker to brace for Cord's wrath for suspending the legislator.

Read: Expect more rebellion in future, defiant Wandayi tells Uhuru after chaotic address

http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/07/04/court-suspends-mp-wandayis-ban-from-parliament_c1380366?platform=hootsuite