This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
On November 22, 2019, the Kenyan Parliament's disciplinary committee released a report recommending the censure of Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi for leaking confidential information.
The report found that Gedi had dishonoured the House by leaking a letter from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to the media.
The letter requested the House to produce four MPs alleged to be behind the creation of a sex tape to appear for grilling.
However, MPs rallied to save their own by voting unanimously against the report that had recommended action against Gedi.
Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, who chairs the committee, urged the House to consider amending the Powers and Privileges Act.
He argued that the position placed him at an awkward position since he was expected to moderate a debate on a report whose contents he was privy to.
"Pending the amendment, I request that no other complaint be lodged. If any member acts in a manner that requires the interventions of the committee, you could consider reporting the matter to the police," said Muturi.
