Nairobi County Assembly Acting Speaker Chege Mwaura ordered the Powers and Privileges Committee to investigate an altercation between members of the education department and county assembly members in 2019. The incident involved physical conflict during a session, prompting calls for formal dispute resolution.
Mwaura emphasized adherence to parliamentary procedures, stating, 'I direct the committee to investigate and submit findings within 14 days. We must maintain decorum as honorable representatives.' He reiterated that assembly members should resolve conflicts through formal channels rather than violence.
At least 90% of MCAs who commented defended their colleagues, citing systemic frustrations with executive inefficiencies. Hon. Oyugi of High Rise criticized budgetary mismanagement, asking, 'How can officials not account for funds allocated to my ward?' He highlighted unmet financial obligations in his constituency.
Finance Chief Halkano Waqo, who attended the meeting, later requested exemption from future assembly sessions due to safety concerns following the incident. His decision came after reports of threats at the assembly premises.
