Senator Osotsi's Bill seeks to slap leaders with Sh2m fine for snubbing House

Vihiga Senator and Investments and Special Funds committee chair Godfrey Osotsi during the committee's meeting at Parliament, buildings, Nairobi on August 10, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has sponsored a Bill that seeks to impose a fine of Sh2 million for those who fail to appear before Parliament or its committees.

The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to amend the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act to provide clarity on how the powers of arrest are to be exercised by Parliament and the committees.

Mr Osotsi, in the Bill that is before the Senate, seeks to guarantee persons who fail to appear before Parliament and committees the right to a fair hearing prior to any adverse action being taken against them.