There was dramatic tension in Parliament after Embakasi South MP Musili Mawathe was thrown out for allegedly being intoxicated during a sitting. The incident unfolded on Thursday, November 13, and quickly brought the House to a standstill as lawmakers reacted to the unfolding drama.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah was the first to raise alarm, accusing Mawathe of disrupting the session and behaving in a manner unfit for a member of Parliament. Ichung’wah insisted that the MP appeared visibly drunk and was interfering with the flow of proceedings.
“The MP clearly looks intoxicated. I know it is Thursday afternoon, but no one has the right to come to the House drunk.
And he cannot appear here and distort proceedings while clearly intoxicated. Speaker, I shall be moving to name the MP for seemingly looking very drunk,” Ichung’wah stated.
A video of the incident captured parliamentary officials surrounding Mawathe as he spoke angrily into the microphone, though his words were barely heard due to loud shouting from other MPs. The situation escalated further as disorder filled the chamber.
Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei intervened firmly, ordering the MP’s removal from the premises.
“Honourable Mawathe, you are already expelled from the precincts of Parliament and therefore you cannot even make a point of order. Please leave. Sergeants-at-Arms, proceed to eject Mawathe from the House,” Shollei said.
An irritated Mawathe shouted at the officers as he prepared to leave, even threatening to assault one of the legislators and using harsh language.
At one point, he told a colleague, “Don’t be stupid,” as other MPs loudly urged him to exit the chamber.
“God is seeing you, and Kenyans are also seeing you,” a female MP shouted as the chaos continued.
How Kenyans Reacted to the Incident
Kenyans expressed mixed reactions online. Many criticised the behaviour displayed in Parliament, calling it embarrassing and unnecessary.
Others questioned whether Mawathe had truly been tested to confirm intoxication or whether the accusations were based on assumptions.
Some of the reactions included:
- K’teneiyo Kamara Kanda: “Shillings well spent.”
- tmbae1: “This is childish behaviour.”
- Anishiro: “Ati apeleke ulevi nje.”
- Shakirapinki: “This is just unacceptable.”
Mawathe’s Recent Popularity Over His Fluent Dholuo
Interestingly, the MP had recently been praised by many Kenyans after showcasing impressive fluency in Dholuo during a visit to Raila Odinga’s Opoda Farm.
He was among several Ukambani leaders who accompanied Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to pay respects to Raila Odinga, in a move that highlighted the strong political relationship between the two communities.
During the visit, Kalonzo, alongside the Kamba Council of Elders and various religious leaders, presented 100 cows to the Luo community as a symbol of unity.
When Mawathe took to the podium, his fluent Dholuo—spoken with a distinct lakeside accent—surprised the crowd and was met with cheers and admiration.
Many Kenyans who watched the video noted how his accent closely resembled that of residents from Siaya County, with several praising him for his effort and mastery of the language.
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