Kenya MPs delete party-hopping clause, forcing suspension of House business

Kisumu West MP Olago Aluoch. The legislator moved an amendment to the report, going against the wishes of the House leadership that the report could not be amended and had to be passed in its current form. (PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/ STANDARD)

MPs yesterday amended a report of the select committee on electoral reform, throwing out a provision that curbs party-hopping.

In a session dominated by passionate exchanges, Kisumu Town West MP Olago Aluoch moved an amendment to the report, going against the wishes of the House leadership that the report could not be amended and had to be passed in its current form.