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Title:Kenya: Moi Suspends First Session Of First Multi-Party Parliament In 26 Years
Date:27th January 1993
Summary:President Daniel Arap Moi abruptly suspended the first session of Kenya's first multi-party parliament in 26 years on January 27 after rowdy scenes at the swearing-in ceremony. While the 200-seat chamber was expected to decide the official opening date for the house, aides said Moi would announce a date some time in the future. In the interim he wanted newly-elected members to return to their constituencies.
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Location:KENYA NAIROBI
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