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CORD calls off protests to allow Senate debate on disputed laws

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula and Siaya Senator James Orengo when they addressed journalists on the controversial Elections Laws (Amendment) Act in Nairobi yesterday. [PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/STANDARD]

The Opposition has called off demonstrations against electoral laws to give the Senate time to chart the way forward.

After a six-hour debate on Wednesday, Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro directed the Legal Affairs Committee to collect views on the proposed changes from Kenyans before submitting a report by January 4 when the senate will be convened. CORD was to start the protests on the same  day.

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