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Journalists demonstrate against a draconian bill shielding Parliament from media scrutiny in Nairobi, Thursday. [PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG’/STANDARD]
NAIROBI: Outraged Kenyans Thursday criticised members of the National Assembly following the latest attack on democracy and freedom of the media that exposed the lawmakers' penchant for selfish pursuits.
Past actions show legislators who never shy away from any opportunity to raid public coffers. For example, they recently approved a proposal to have taxpayers pay for their psychiatric and counselling sessions in retirement in addition to tax-free monthly stipends for life.
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