There was drama today in the Senate after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna lost his cool and slammed Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot following a heated moment during the session.
The clash began when Cheruiyot heckled Sifuna in front of other members, causing a sharp and emotional response from the Nairobi legislator. Sifuna, clearly irritated by the public disrespect, stood up and declared that he was elected by the people of Nairobi and would not allow himself to be bullied in the House.
He said he deserved the same respect as any other senator, and no one should look down on others just because of their position or title.
He reminded the House that all senators were elected by the people and are therefore equal in status and importance. No one, he added, was above the other, and everyone should be given the freedom to speak without fear of being heckled or shut down.
Sifuna addressed the Speaker directly and asked to be thrown out if there was any law that justified such a move. His strong words captured the attention of everyone in the chamber and exposed the deep frustrations he felt about how debates were being handled.
Sifuna further made it clear that he would not tolerate being intimidated or disrespected, especially in discussions that demanded fairness and equal contribution. He stressed the need for mutual respect in the Senate, saying that the current direction of events was threatening the spirit of democracy and proper representative.
The chamber was quiet for a few moments before business resumed. Even so, the atmosphere remained tense. Observers noted that this was not an isolated incident but part of a growing pattern of hostility during Senate debates.
The Speaker, seeing the rising situation, stepped in and urged all members to remain calm and maintain order. He called for decorum and reminded everyone of the need to protect the dignity of the House.
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