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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, July 18, 2026Sifuna Removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip - July 2026
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Sifuna Removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip - July 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, marking a significant loss of power, influence, and privileges. The Speakers of Kenya's Parliament are asserting their constitutional right to engage in political campaigns, challenging a court petition that seeks to restrict them. The Law Society of Kenya has called for a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, protesting planned judicial reforms. Additionally, the Maa Council of Elders has threatened to withdraw their backing for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

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Friday 9:51 PMNation Politics

How Sifuna's Senate ouster strips him of power, influence and privileges

How Sifuna's Senate ouster strips him of power, influence and privileges

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, marking a significant loss of power, influence, and privileges.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, marking a significant loss of power, influence, and privileges.

  • The removal strips Sifuna of a key opposition leadership role and associated benefits, including a GK vehicle with a substantial Nairobi Expressway facilitation of Sh377,000.
  • Key figures involved are Senator Edwin Sifuna, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, and the newly elected replacement, Senator Eddy Oketch.
  • This ouster follows Sifuna's recent removal from the Senate Energy Committee and his prior role as ODM Secretary-General, further diminishing his institutional footprint within Parliament.
Friday 9:14 PMThe Star (Youtube)First

Law Society of Kenya announces nationwide court boycott over judicial reforms

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, protesting planned judicial reforms.

Key Highlights

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, protesting planned judicial reforms.

  • The LSK, a key professional body for lawyers, is leading the action.
  • The boycott targets all court services across the country.
  • The specific judicial reforms triggering this protest are detailed within the full article.
Friday 9:52 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Maa elders threaten to withdraw support for Ruto

Maa elders threaten to withdraw support for Ruto

Maa elders threaten to withdraw support for Ruto

The Maa Council of Elders has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw their backing for President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

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The Maa Council of Elders has issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw their backing for President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

  • The Fulcrum: Withdrawal of support.
  • Key Player: Maa Council of Elders.
  • Core Issue: Unresolved dispute over management of Amboseli National Park transfer to Kajiado County Government.
Saturday 7:45 AMStandard Politics

We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

The Speakers of Kenya's Parliament are asserting their constitutional right to engage in political campaigns, challenging a court petition that seeks to restrict them.

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The Speakers of Kenya's Parliament are asserting their constitutional right to engage in political campaigns, challenging a court petition that seeks to restrict them.

  • The Speakers are arguing that the Kenyan Constitution allows elected state officers to participate in partisan politics.
  • Key individuals involved are National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
  • The case is currently being heard before the High Court, focusing on the constitutional boundaries of their parliamentary roles.
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