Kenyan Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo calls out fellow MP Kimani Ichungwa for imposing a tax of 500,000 ksh on all traffic offenders.

Speaking through a viral video that was shared online, she posed a rhetorical question, saying that it’s absurd that Kenyans will now be required to pay a minimum of 500,000 ksh for removing a small piece of paper off a car’s windshield.

“Are you living in Eutopia? Are you living in Mars? Are you crazy? Are you mad? Are you mental? Do you need a mental checkup?” Millie Odhiambo asked.

She went on to say that Kimani Ichungwa is being inconsiderate of Kenyans by telling them to pay the whole amount considering the high cost of living they are in at the moment.

Kimani Ichungwa, on the other hand, rose to his seat, defending his bill, saying that it were only fair that Millie would have channeled her grievances or opposing motion rightfully and respectfully without using insults and bitter personal terms.

Millie Odhiambo was opposing Kimani Ichungwa’s motion, saying that it looks to increase the usual charges that are supposed to be charged, as she read from the Kenyan Constitution.

“I have a problem with the proposed amendment to the Traffic Act. Section 1179 provides that any unauthorized person who removes a notice, pick on a vehicle, or tears it is guilty and liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding 200 ksh.

I would want, with your permission, Mr. Speaker, to say it in Kiswahilli Shillingi Mia Mbili.” Millie Odhimbo clarified.

She said that the newly amended proposal by Kimani seeks to move the fine from 200 ksh to 200,000 ksh and a fine of 500 ksh to 500,000 ksh, saying that the tax policy should be anchored on what was promised, and as it looks, that is a complete contradiction.

Kimani, on the other hand, insisted that the fines apply to people who have a tendency to break the law time and time again. The bill is yet to be decided.