Marende, MPs head to Arusha

By Peter Opiyo and David Ochami

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meets today in Arusha, Tanzania.

The meeting would, among other issues, discuss the threat posed by the emerging trend of coalition governments to parliamentary democracy.

Speaker Kenneth Marende, who is expected to be elected president of the association, leads a team of MPs to the conference.

Mr Marende, who has gained prominence on the continent following recent rulings in a highly charged and assertive Parliament, is the association vice-president.

The meeting, which brings together more than 100 parliaments, is expected to focus on Kenya and Zimbabwe’s grand coalition governments.