Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi has won a legal reprieve after the High Court of Kenya suspended a decision by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that had barred him from Parliament.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued an order stopping the Speaker’s directive, allowing Kibagendi to continue performing his parliamentary duties while the case is being heard.
The court also barred Parliament from taking any disciplinary action against the MP until the matter is fully resolved.
In her ruling, Justice Mwamuye stated that the orders were necessary to maintain the status quo and prevent actions that could undermine the petition.
Kibagendi had challenged his suspension in court, arguing that it violated constitutional rights and was imposed without due process.
He maintains that the disciplinary measures infringe on his rights as an elected representative and deny his constituents proper representation in the National Assembly.
The suspension followed parliamentary proceedings in which Kibagendi was accused of disorderly conduct, prompting the Speaker to impose sanctions, including suspension.
The High Court’s decision allows the MP to resume his legislative duties while underscoring the judiciary’s role in upholding checks and balances within parliamentary governance.
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