Malawi: MPs criticized for demanding raincoats

Malawi: MPs criticized for demanding raincoats

Members of parliament in Malawi have come under fire after one of them demand parliament to buy raincoats for them.

The request was made on Wednesday by Lilongwe South MP Steven Kamsiyamo who said they needed to shield themselves from the rain while walking to the chamber from the car park.

Some Malawians have been angered by the move, saying the MPs were being selfish and insensitive at a time when floods have devastated many families across the country.

Mr Kamsiyamo is said to have withdrawn his request hours later:

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