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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 16, 2026
2h ago
Intrigues Surround Sifuna Ouster Bid as Deputy Minority Whip As Azimio Coalition Pushes Back
Accounts from senators present indicate that a vote was eventually taken, with a majority reportedly backing Sifuna’s retention while a smaller group supported his removal...
✨ Key Highlights
The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition is challenging attempts to oust Senator Edwin Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip in the Senate, citing procedural violations and internal divisions.
- The coalition has written to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi to block any resolution from a recent Parliamentary Group meeting.
- The contentious meeting, allegedly called with short notice by Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina, saw a purported vote by 11 senators to remove Sifuna.
- Azimio claims the meeting was disrupted by altercations and that the coalition agreement requires decisions on leadership to be made by the Coalition Council.
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