MP Kicked Out of Parliament for Wearing 'Church' Headgear
There was drama in Parliament on Thursday after an MP was kicked out for donning a 'church' headgear.
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe was wearing a brown suit and striped tie, topping off the outfit with the cloth-like head covering. This was the first time he had appeared in the House with the accessory. He explained that he was wearing it to exercise his religious rights in harmony with the Constitution.
The MP said he had recently encountered Jesus in a different way hence the need to don the 'church' headgear. Speaker Moses Wetang'ula asked which sect of religion Kagombe associates with, to which the MP replied, "It is a religion called the Church of Love and Acceptance, it is a newly registered Church by the Registrar of Society and I now associate with it,"
Wetang'ula then noted that Akorino is the only group that wears such headgear for official events. He declared that Kagombe was out of order and that he would have to change his attire and come back. According to the Speaker's rules, MPs are expected to dress appropriately when entering the chamber, lounge, or dining room.
A male member is expected to be presentably dressed in a coat, collar, tie, long trousers, socks and shoes, or service uniform, religious clothing, or any other decent outfit that has been given the green light by the Speaker. The same rules also apply to female legislators, who may choose to wear kitenge or other African clothing.
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I dont see any problem with…
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I dont see any problem with a member of parliament dressing even in a Maasai chiefstain regalia,so long as what comes out
of his or her mouth has substance.Iam not down playing the importance of adressing properly for parliament,or for that matter for white-color -jobs.What we should be concerned is if Kagombe crossed the line.I say he did not.
This is not the first time parliament has wasted valuable time on "fashion". I remember when some of MPigs were up in arms when Koigi Wamwere proudly showed up in his african atirre....
We can easily solve this problem by going the peophet Owuor way...
The moron is in the wrong…
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The moron is in the wrong place, the moron needs to quit so that the moron can concentrate on meeting Jesus somewhere else!
Do you mean meeting Yesu in…
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In reply to The moron is in the wrong… by Juju (not verified)
Do you mean meeting Yesu in Shakahola,Lamu or Thangore Bungoma or BONDO 1 BUTCHERY,Karen?
Yeah, wherever the moron…
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In reply to Do you mean meeting Yesu in… by Odera (not verified)
Yeah, wherever the moron chooses to practice the demons in the morons sick head!
Childishness. He should just…
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Childishness. He should just get his gear accepted legally instead of drama like a kid
Mr. Kagombe, serious…
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Mr. Kagombe, serious individuals are needed in our government.
We do not need " good time jesus-church of love and acceptance"- in the serious affairs of our nation.
Article 32 of Kenya's…
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Article 32 of Kenya's constitution and international human rights law recognises freedom of thought, belief, religion and conscience. This includes the right to, individually or in a group, express any religion or belief through worship and teaching, among other manifestations of belief.
All those freedoms doesn’t…
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In reply to Article 32 of Kenya's… by Mumbi (not verified)
All those freedoms doesn’t mean that you can go anywhere pewing whatever madness is cooking in your head! In your house, of course, you can even fack the chicken if that’s your religion so long as you don’t tell anyone, yeah there are boundaries! Freedom is not TOTALITARIANISM!
You can create dress code in…
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You can create dress code in the parliament but you cannot regalize churches in Kenya. Alot of fake preachers who have no clue and misleading people.
Very corrupt leaders who cares about their stomach.
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