EALA MP Falhada Iman has been suspended from accessing Parliament for 90 days following an altercation with nominated Member of Parliament Umulkheir Harun Mohammed, within the corridors of Parliament.
The suspension, ordered by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, follows a viral video showing the two lawmakers exchanging blows, sparking public outrage. Wetang'ula also directed an investigation, promising disciplinary action for those found culpable, including the person who recorded and circulated the video.
Nominated MP Umi Harun and Falhada Iman of EALA exchange blows outside parliament pic.twitter.com/6tweGZpj6D - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) April 9, 2025 Speaking on the floor of the House on Wednesday afternoon, Harun claimed Iman initiated the confrontation despite her attempts to resolve past grievances peacefully. "Yesterday afternoon, while on my way to the mosque, the EALA MP met me and requested to have a talk and catch up as we take our afternoon tea.
During our conversation, I inquired about previous instances where she insulted me, personally abused me in public and on social media platforms," claimed Harun. "I was seeking audience to find the truth, not anticipating that she would throw a cup of tea at me, an incident that blindsided me," she added.
