×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Security bill passed to third reading

Kenya: Emotions ran high in the National Assembly yesterday, as members debated the the controversial Security Laws (Amendment) Bill.

Jubilee rallied its 93 members to ensure the bill sailed through to the third reading, and there wasn’t much the 45 Opposition legislators could do to stop it. Some MPs were seen trying to grab the mace - sign of parliamentary authority - shortly before voting began.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in