Tension gripped the chamber as senators took their seats amid murmurs and animated side conversations that hinted at an impending clash.
What began as a routine afternoon sitting quickly escalated into a charged exchange that left members stunned and the House temporarily unsettled.
Several lawmakers attempted to steer debate back to the order paper, but emotions ran high as sharp words cut across the aisle.
The Speaker was forced to repeatedly call members to order as voices rose and desks were thumped in protest.
The drama unfolded when Edwin Sifuna confronted Samson Cherargei in a heated face to face exchange on the Senate floor.
Sifuna, visibly agitated, accused Cherargei of making what he termed as misleading and reckless remarks during debate, prompting him to rise on a point of order.
“Shame on you, Cherargei!” Sifuna declared, drawing gasps and murmurs from fellow senators.
He went on to lecture his colleague, insisting that leaders must uphold decorum and avoid statements that could inflame public tensions.
The Nairobi Senator maintained that the Senate must remain a House of reasoned argument rather than personal attacks.
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Cherargei, however, did not back down. The Nandi Senator fired back, defending his earlier remarks and accusing Sifuna of grandstanding for political mileage.
The back and forth exchange saw both senators standing barely a few feet apart, gesturing animatedly as colleagues watched in disbelief.
At one point, the Speaker had to intervene firmly, warning both lawmakers against turning the chamber into a political rally.
“Honourable Senators, this is not a marketplace,” the Speaker cautioned, urging members to respect parliamentary rules and address issues without resorting to personal confrontations.
The confrontation reportedly stemmed from differing political positions on a contentious national matter, with both senators representing opposing sides of the debate.
Observers noted that the clash reflects the growing political friction within the House as alliances continue to shift.
Outside the chamber, senators allied to both leaders weighed in on the incident. Some defended Sifuna’s bold stance, arguing that he was right to call out what they described as provocative statements.
Others criticised the manner in which he delivered his message, saying the Senate should maintain civility even during intense disagreements.
Political analysts say such dramatic scenes underscore the deep divisions within the country’s leadership, particularly as national debates grow increasingly polarised.
While heated exchanges are not new in Parliament, the direct and personal nature of this confrontation stood out.
Despite the chaos, the Senate later resumed normal proceedings, though the tension lingered.
Whether the fiery exchange will cool tempers or further entrench divisions remains to be seen, but for a moment, the Senate floor became the stage for one of its most dramatic showdowns yet.
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