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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, December 2, 2025Boni Khalwale Removed as Senate Majority Whip and Security Reinstated - December 2025
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Boni Khalwale Removed as Senate Majority Whip and Security Reinstated - December 2025

The UDA party has ousted Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale as the Senate Majority Whip, a decision confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi. He was immediately replaced by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula. Khalwale was one of several politicians facing removal from parliamentary positions due to alleged disloyalty to their parties. This followed their campaigning for opposition candidates in recent by-elections. Separately, the High Court ordered the reinstatement of the security details for both Senator Khalwale and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. Their security had been controversially withdrawn, prompting a legal challenge that alleged the move was unconstitutional and politically motivated.

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Khalwale axed as Majority Whip, Replaced by Bungoma Senator Wakoli

Khalwale axed as Majority Whip, Replaced by Bungoma Senator Wakoli

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been removed as the Senate Majority Whip, a decision confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and effective immediately. He is replaced by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli.

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been removed as the Senate Majority Whip, a decision confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and effective immediately. He is replaced by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli.

  • The removal follows Khalwale's support for opposing candidates during the November 27 mini-polls.
  • The change was made per Standing Order 22(5) and (7) of the Senate.
  • Khalwale recently launched his own party, the United Patriotic Front (UPF), citing betrayal by the UDA party regarding his 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial aspirations.
Tuesday 1:23 PMKenyansFirst

Khalwale on the Spot Amid Looming ODM, UDA Parliamentary Purge

Khalwale on the Spot Amid Looming ODM, UDA Parliamentary Purge

Several Kenyan politicians, including Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, face removal from lucrative parliamentary positions due to disloyalty to their parties. This comes after they campaigned for opposition candidates in recent by-elections, despite their own parties securing all seats.

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UDA Ousts Khalwale as Senate Majority Whip

UDA Ousts Khalwale as Senate Majority Whip

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been officially ousted as the Senate Majority Whip by his UDA party. The announcement was confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, with Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula immediately replacing him.

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been officially ousted as the Senate Majority Whip by his UDA party. The announcement was confirmed by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, with Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula immediately replacing him.

  • Khalwale's removal stems from his perceived defiance, particularly campaigning alongside opposition leaders for Seth Panyako in the Malava by-election, which was ultimately won by UDA's David Ndakwa.
  • Senator Samson Cherargei had previously vowed that UDA would 'discipline' Khalwale for his actions.
  • The ouster became effective immediately following the party's resolution, with Kingi verifying the correspondence within 3 sitting days as per standing order 228.
Tuesday 7:42 PMKenyans

High Court Issues Orders to IG Kanja After Natembeya, Khalwale Drama

High Court Issues Orders to IG Kanja After Natembeya, Khalwale Drama

The High Court has reinstated the security details of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale after they were controversially withdrawn. This ruling comes after a legal challenge alleging the withdrawals were unconstitutional and politically motivated.

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The High Court has reinstated the security details of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale after they were controversially withdrawn. This ruling comes after a legal challenge alleging the withdrawals were unconstitutional and politically motivated.

  • The High Court issued orders on Tuesday, December 2, immediately reinstating the security.
  • The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen were directed to restore the security arrangements.
  • The Centre for Litigation Trust filed the case, arguing the withdrawals were malicious and aimed at intimidating the two leaders, who are critics of the Kenya Kwanza government.
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Key Highlights

Several Kenyan politicians, including Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, face removal from lucrative parliamentary positions due to disloyalty to their parties. This comes after they campaigned for opposition candidates in recent by-elections, despite their own parties securing all seats.

  • Affected politicians include members of UDA and broad-based opposition party ODM.
  • Senator Khalwale is set to be dismissed as the Majority Whip in the Senate for supporting DAP-Kenya's Seth Panyako in the Malava parliamentary polls.
  • Panyako narrowly lost to UDA's David Ndakwa, who received 21,564 votes compared to Panyako's 20,210.
  • According to Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, the purge will begin on Tuesday, December 2, citing non-negotiable party loyalty.