Ruto allies’ term suspension of Coalition Bill as ‘big win’

Legislators allied to Deputy President William Ruto have said the suspension of the Political Parties Amendment Bill of 2021 was a big win for Kenyans.

South Mogirango legislator Sylvanus Osoro said MPs who opposed the Bill were against the creation of an imperial registrar of political parties who has the power to decide if one is a member of a party or not. 

Osoro said they will not support a bill that would undermine the rights of Kenyans, dismissing claims that it was all a show of might. 

“We are not in competition of personalities; we are in competition of ideas for the betterment of this country,” Osoro said.

Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika said that the proponents of the bill did not follow the right procedure, citing a lack of public participation.

“We cannot allow laws that are brought without following the right procedure,” Kihika said.

She lauded MPs who opposed the bill.

“I want to congratulate my colleagues for the great job you did yesterday, we love it when you stand up to these people.”

They spoke in Ngata, Nakuru County during the burial of Ambassador Ken Osinde, the late Chief of Staff in the office of the Deputy President.

The burial was attended by Deputy President William Ruto and MPS Liza Chelule (Nakuru), Vincent Kemosi (West Mugirango), and Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba).

Ruto eulogised Osinde as an outstanding team leader who has left a huge gap in public service.

The DP said Kenyans will soon enjoy Universal Healthcare Coverage once the bill is signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta into law.

Ruto said the scheme will make it possible for every Kenyan to access quality healthcare without worrying about the cost of treatment.

“Majority of people delay going to the hospital because they are not sure of how they are going to pay their hospital bill,” Ruto said.