𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐖
Members of the National Assembly began debate on a Bill seeking to amend the Penal Code to repeal sections pertaining to the offences of idleness and disorderliness.
Hon. David Gikaria (Nakuru Town East) who sponsored the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill (2022), cited inconsistencies with the 2010 Constitution as it infringes upon the fundamental human rights and freedoms of Kenyan citizens trying to earn a living. He added that the existing legal framework is being misused by law enforcement officials to harass innocent individuals.