Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe has threatened to move to court after he was allegedly thrown out for wearing a religious turban.
Faulting the Speaker's move, MP allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, said he had worn his turban as a symbol of his religious beliefs and not a rebellious act.
"I am protesting the actions of Mr Speaker, kicking me out of the house and telling me to go remove my turban, which now signifies my newfound religion," MP Kagombe said.
He claimed that his newfound religion dictates that he wears the turban.
Speaking to the media, Kagombe said that he recently joined 'The Church of Love and Acceptance' which demands that he wears the headgear.
Expressing his displeasure, the UDA member of parliament said that he will defend his right and freedom of expression and worship.
Quoting article 32 of the constitution, 1 and 2, Kagombe said that 'the laws allow him and any other person to associate themselves and to confess and profess any religion that they belong to.'
"We are going throw very difficult moments and difficult times in the country and a time when things are difficult, you find solace in Jesus Christ," the legislator stated.
He added that he has found solace in his new God, insisting that his turban is his way of professing his religion.
"Similar to Wakorino, although we may not necessarily be called Wakorino, and with all due respect to Wakorinos, we have other religions including the Kalasingas, who wear the turban," he added.
Gatundu MP move to court
The aggrieved member of parliament said that he is now exploring other ways to ensure he protects his freedom of association.
To perform his duty of national representation in the National Assembly, which he owes the people of Gatundu and still maintain his new headgear, Gabriel Kagombe said that he is considering going to court.
He said that he was in disbelief when the speaker told him to exit the house, terming the move as unbelievable and a blatant disregard of the Kenyan Constitution.
"I am now going to seek other ways. I might be going to court to seek that I be admitted back to parliament.
"I cannot imagine, what a blatant disregard of the constitution this would be. I am very hurt as a person," Gabriel said.
Call to action
The member of parliament urged people to be tolerant of each other.
In his address, Kagombe also said that 'even though there have been people hiding in religion and doing very bad acts, he was not hiding.
"I have just found a new religion and am now confessing it," he concluded.
