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Senate, National Assembly rivarly cost taxpayers over Sh90 million

Upper House got free legal representation from within its ranks. [AFP]

The rivalry pitting the Senate against the National Assembly on the passage of legislation has turned into a costly affair for taxpayers, with millions of shillings spent on legal fees.

The Senate on Tuesday heard that the National Assembly paid lawyers Sh90 million in a case that challenged 24 laws that were passed without the input of senators. The laws were later declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

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