Chaos Erupt as Lawmakers Exchange Blows Inside Assembly
roceedings at the Elgeyo Mararkwet County Assembly were on Tuesday cut short after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) engaged in a physical altercation inside the chamber.
The started after a disagreement among members on a proposal that was tabled recommending membership changes within the Isiolo County Public Service Board.
At the centre of the disagreement was the nomination of Sally Kimosop for the position of chairperson of the board, with some members citing concerns over her qualifications and suitability for the role
Things took a hot turn after a section of MCAs began protesting inside the chamber demanding the withdrawal of the notice that suggested the replacement of several members within the board.
While expressing their dissatisfaction with the decision, a section of the members of the county assembly pointed fingers at their colleagues, accusing them of failing to engage them in the process of making the changes.
Videos seen by Darubininews.co.ke captured two MCAs engaging in fistfights as other assembly members attempted to separate them. Some MCAs could beseen rushing out of the chamber
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