Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from his position as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip, replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch.

• The decision was communicated to the Senate by Speaker Amason Kingi, citing a resolution passed at a Minority Party meeting on July 15, 2026.
• Senator Edwin Sifuna
• This follows recent similar removals for Sifuna, including as the ODM Party Secretary General and from the Senate Energy Committee.

Two Kenyan senators are demanding answers from the government regarding the implementation of a Sh2 billion compensation and reparation program for victims of violence during demonstrations.

• The program is intended to compensate victims of demonstration-related violence.
• Senators Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi Senator) and Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga Senator) are leading the push for clarity.
• The senators' concerns are amplified by recent reports of human rights violations in the country, raising questions about transparency and justice.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna remains defiant after his removal as Senate Minority Whip, vowing to continue speaking out on issues affecting Kenyans.

• Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been replaced as Senate Minority Whip.
• The leadership change was confirmed recently, with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch appointed as his successor.
• Sifuna expressed gratitude for his tenure and confidence in Senator Oketch, stating, "We will continue speaking about these things even if they punish us."