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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