War of words in Parliament as Speaker stops debate on BBI funds

 A past parliamentary session in the chambers on May 5 2021. [David Njaaga, Standard]

A shouting match ensued in Parliament Wednesday when leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto demanded that the government accounts for billions spent to popularise the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

During the request for statements at the afternoon's session plenary hearing, Garissa Township MP Aden Duale sought a statement from the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee regarding the alleged misuse and wastage of public funds on the push to amend the Constitution.