UDA Ousts Khalwale as Senate Majority Whip
Khalwale courted controversy in the run-up to the recent by-elections when he defied his party by campaigning for an opposition candidate...
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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.
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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 Their security had been controversially withdrawn, prompting a legal challenge that alleged the move was unconstitutional and politically motivated.
