Babu Owino in trouble over fight with Jaguar

Babu Owino in trouble over fight with Jaguar

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is in trouble after a petitioner asked the legislature to censure him for dishonorable conduct.

Bernard Abuya Momanyi has petitioned the National Assembly’s Powers and Privileges Committee, to take action against Owino over an incident where he engaged in a physical confrontation with his Starehe counterpart Charles Njagua at Parliament buildings in October.

In line with Section (2) of Standing Order 227 on the committal of petitions, the Committee chaired by Speaker Justin Muturi has 60 days to investigate the matter and make recommendations to the house.

“…a report addressed to the petitioner or petitioners and laid on the Table of the House and no debate on or in relation to the report shall be allowed, but the Speaker may, in exceptional circumstances, allow comments or observations in relation to the Petitions for not more than twenty minutes,” reads the Section.

The clerk shall, within 15 days of the decision of the House, in writing, notify the petitioner of the decision of the House on the petition.

The two legislators traded blows within Parliament on October 10, 2017 after Owino referred to President Uhuru Kenyatta as a leader in charge of a caretaker government, whose reign “will end soon.”

After the dramatic incident at the media centre, a shouting match ensued with Owino insisting that he won’t recognise President Kenyatta’s legitimacy.

Jaguar, huwezi leta ushenzi. Hii Kenya ni ya watu wote,” Owino said.

On the other hand, Jaguar was heard saying: “Babu, you must respect the president, if you don’t, we shall get hold of you.”

Jaguar, thereafter, proceeded to the National Assembly to participate in electoral laws debate, whereas Owino drove off.

The physical confrontation between the two first time parliamentarians triggered varied reactions on social media, with Kenyans condemning the duo for portraying intolerance, terming the incident shameful.

“What happened yesterday (in Parliament) was very unfortunate. I forgive Babu Owino. I also ask him to forgive me,” said the Starehe MP. “However, I insist that Babu Owino must respect the president. Should he fail to respect the Head of State – again – I will deal with him.”

 

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