MPs pass Finance Bill as it enters final phase

This is after a majority of MPs voted to adopt a report of the Whole House where the lawmakers approved the amendments to the Bill which has sparked countrywide protests.

During the Third Reading of the Bill on Tuesday, 195 Members of Parliament voted in support of the Bill while 106 voted to reject the proposed law. There were three spoilt votes.

"The results of the division are as follows: yes 195, No, 106, spoilt 3. The ayes have it,” Speaker Wetangula said. 

Following the announcement, Azimio opposition coalition MPs began chanting in protest against the Bill before staging a walkout.