Senate Speaker Ken Lusakahas been faulted for his management of Tuesday’s Senate sitting that had been called to allow senators find a middle-ground on how money should be shared among the 47 counties. On July 23, Lusaka unceremoniously adjourned the House resulting in a backlash from the senators, who shouted "Shame! Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr later tweeted, "We should impeach Speaker Lusaka for adjourning the Senate unlawfully." The Speaker interrupted the sitting of the House late in the evening as senators raised procedural issues. “I have requested for a special sitting because the House resolved to sit once a week on Tuesday.

Source: Standard Digital August 13, 2020 03:00 UTC