The Senators claim that the rules developed by Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka to guide the business of the House during this Covid-19 pandemic crisis period violated Articles 122 and 123 of the Constitution. “Murkomen and Malala voted for Senators who did not even step within parliament precincts. When did the two become “each Senator shall vote” as proclaimed by the constitution? On a normal day, it has been difficult to register such votes as many elected Senators do not attend House proceedings. The rules further indicate that the Senator shall be present if he or she has been recorded and certified by the Clerk to be present.

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2020 13:52 UTC