Khalwale axed as Majority Whip, Replaced by Bungoma Senator Wakoli
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed receiving a letter from Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot notifying him that the post will be taken over by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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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 Their security had been controversially withdrawn, prompting a legal challenge that alleged the move was unconstitutional and politically motivated.
