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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 16, 2026
5h ago
Opposition bid to save Sifuna fails as Kingi names Eddy Oketch Deputy Minority Whip
However, Kingi proceeded to communicate the changes to the House, confirming Oketch as the new Deputy Minority Whip, effectively ending Sifunaβs tenure in the position...
β¨ Key Highlights
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite protests from the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition.
- The Azimio Coalition Council formally protested the removal, citing an irregular Parliamentary Group meeting and ongoing internal disputes.
- Key figures involved include Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, outgoing Whip Edwin Sifuna, and new Whip Eddy Oketch.
- The decision followed a chaotic Parliamentary Group meeting and discussions between some senators and President William Ruto at State House.
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