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MPs plot to remove sanctions for absenteeism

NAIROBI, KENYA: MPs are now plotting amendments that would shield them from the risk of losing their seats should they miss eight consecutive sittings of the House and give them more time for holiday.

A memorandum to the Speaker of the National Assembly seeks to amend the House standing orders to shield members from the risk of surrendering their seats if they fail to attend eight consecutive sittings of the House without written permission from the Speaker.

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