Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has called for a spiritual cleansing of the Parliament, citing the need to restore its sanctity and commitment to the people.
Speaking on Wednesday on the floor of the House, Osotsi urged his fellow senators to have prayers so that the Parliament can continue as a respected institution.
“This Parliament requires to be cleansed because the blood of innocent Kenyans is within the precincts,” Osotsi said.
“I hope those of us who believe in prayers will have prayers so that we continue as a sacred and respected institution,” he said.
Last week, anti-Finance Bill protesters breached parliament and torched part of it in unprecedented rage.
That happened after police shot several demonstrators outside the Parliament Buildings.
“What happened to Parliament? Parliament was a holy institution that was always on the side of the people,” Osotsi questioned, voicing the frustration and disappointment felt by many citizens.
Several people were shot outside Parliament on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases.
Police fired live ammunition after tear gas and rubber bullets failed to disperse the thousands who had gathered to protest the tax hikes.
Fires broke out in the parliament buildings after protesters made it past police barricades.
At least two vehicles in the area were set on fire and burned.
Protesters had demonstrated peacefully near parliament in Nairobi most of the day to demand that lawmakers vote against Finance Bill, 2024 but it was approved.
