- Kiambu senator Karungo Thang’wa stated that the only important leaders in the country include MCAs, governors, and senators
- He argued that the roles of the Members of Parliament such as vetting presidential appointees can be done by the Senate
- According to Karungo, anybody can become a president regardless of their academic qualifications and leadership skills
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Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.
Kiambu senator Karungo Thang’wa is calling for the elimination of the positions held by Members of Parliament (MPs), citing their lack of significance in the political hierarchy.
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He argues that the key political figures are the Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), who serve as local representatives and remain connected to their constituents alongside governors and senators.
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Why are MPs positions not important?
In his remarks, Thang’wa asserted that the responsibilities currently held by MPs, such as vetting presidential appointees and impeachment processes, could be effectively handled by senators.
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“From the MCA the next important person is the governor because that is the person who lives with you. Another important person is the senator because they pass national laws with counties in mind. We do not need MPs because what they are doing the Senate can do. The lawmakers only make a lot of noise in the National Assembly,” he stated.
He expressed concern that once elected, many MPs tend to relocate to Nairobi, distancing themselves from the communities they were elected to serve.
Thang’wa further commented on the election process, stating that almost anyone can be elected as president, regardless of their academic background or leadership skills.
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“You can even have a dunderhead as the president and the country will go on because we have systems, processes, and the law,” he claimed.
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