Lawmakers shouldn't be CSs, says Khaniri

VIHIGA Senator George Khaniri has opposed a proposal by URP MPs to amend the constitution to allow the President to appoint elected MPs as Cabinet Secretaries. Speaking to the Star on the phone yesterday, Khaniri said the proposal will be retrogressive if implemented. He said it is against the doctrine of separation of powers as enshrined in the constitution. “World over, people are moving away from merging arms of the government. Separation of powers is the only sure way of ensuring proper checks and balances in the government,” Khaniri said. He said the proposal is a scheme by the Jubilee...