Leaders: Only Kenyans can decide to slash number of MPs

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) CEO Carol Kariuki (right) looks on as National Assembly Speaker Justin Mturi (left) address delegates during the 16th Speaker’s Round Table Forum which was organized by KEPSA at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, October 14, 2016. This year’s Round table under the theme “securing Kenya’s competitiveness through an enabling legislative framework,” will focus on improving Kenya competitiveness and Kenya’s preparedness ahead of the 2017 General Elections. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

The audit report calling for reduction of the number of MPs and Members of County Assembly has triggered debate on constitutional amendment.

A day after the report by a committee commissioned by National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriation Committee and chaired by by Auditor-General Edward Ouko was made public, some leaders have called for an amendment to the Constitution to review the system of representation.