A Nairobi MCA in trouble for violating assembly laws by streaming assembly proceeding live on Facebook.
Imara Daima MCA, Kennedy Obuya, to face disciplinary action for his behaviour with the assembly’s Powers and Privileges committee set to investigate him.
This comes after Assembly Speaker Beatrice Elachi, in her communication to the House, accused the first-time MCA of streaming live on Facebook the proceedings of the assembly entire sitting of June 2, 2020.
Ms Elachi said that Mr Obuya’s conduct violated the provisions of the assembly’s Standing Order 235 calling on the Powers and Privileges committee to investigate the matter.
“I must at this time, Hon Members, single out Hon Kennedy Obuya, the Member for Imara Daima, for streaming live on Facebook the proceedings of this house of 2nd June 2020 without obviously adhering to the provisions of this Standing Order. The powers and Privileges Committee should investigate this matter,” said Ms Elachi.
The Speaker pointed out that Standing Order 235 only allow for broadcasting of House proceedings subject to the rules set out in the First Schedule to the Standing Orders.
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