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Kenyan MPs approve bill to shield themselves from prosecution

National Assembly members Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to shield themselves from prosecution for “anything done... in good faith” while on duty.

The MPs voted 242-5 for the bill to amend the Constitution to give them and MCAs immunity for every decision they take in the House and outside as long as they do it in “good faith”.

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