What are the checks on a rogue Parliament that holds back the democratic process?

Last week, Members of Parliament were at it again, this time around not with salary increases but seeking to protect their vested interests with regard to the prescribed academic qualification eligibility requirements and to facilitate political party hoppers.

In a historical night conspiracy, through the Miscellaneous Amendment Bill and in an exercise that can be characterised as a carte blanche process, the MPS moved to exempt themselves from the qualifications as provided in law. The next morning, Kenyans woke in horror and dismay at the turn of events.

Reversed course
True, not all MPs participated in the conspiracy to change the law for self-preservation purposes. In fact, a number of forward-thinking legislators stood up for Kenya and its people and saved the day when they reversed course with respect to the qualification matter.