Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. [Courtesy]
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has broken his silence over his absence during the vote on the Finance Bill, acknowledging public disappointment and admitting that his explanation should not shield him from criticism.
In a statement issued a day after Parliament voted on the contentious legislation, Nyoro said he had travelled outside the country for engagements that could not be postponed, but accepted responsibility for missing a vote that attracted significant public attention.
"The vote for the Finance Bill happened yesterday; disappointingly, I was not in Parliament. I travelled out of the country on Wednesday evening for engagements that could not have been postponed. But no explanation should absolve the blame," he said.
His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of lawmakers following the passage of the Finance Bill, a piece of legislation that often attracts intense public interest because of its impact on taxation, government revenue collection and the broader economy.
