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'Proposed Powers and Privileges law violates Constitution'

NAIROBI: The National Assembly violated constitutional provisions on freedom of the media and access to information by passing draconian amendments to the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Bill, churches have said.

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) said the bill, which prescribes a two-year jail term and/or Sh500,000 fine for "scandalising' MPs, was designed to shield lawmakers from public scrutiny.

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