By our Correspondent
Kitui Speaker Kevin Kinengo has announced changes in the Majority Party side.
Kinengo said Mr. Munyoki Mwinzi and Mr. Daniel Ngoima Kimanzi assumed office as the new Majority Leader and Majority Party Whip of the House respectively.
They replace Mr.Harrison Maluki Mawia and Mr. Bonface Mukwate Katula who served as Majority Leader and Majority Party Whip.
In his communication during the afternoon sitting, the Speaker conveyed to the House the court’s ruling that the Leader of Majority Party and the Majority Party Whip are Mr
Mwinzi and Mr
Ngoima respectively.
Wiper removed the former leaders,accusing them of misplaced loyalty. " They are seen to smell and behave like UDA allies" said a Wiper party stalwart who did not want to be identified.
It remains to be seen what impact the Wiper changes will bring to the assembly. Besides the ousted pair, Wiper has endlessly accused the Speaker for leaning towards former Kitui Governor Kaluki Ngilu- highliting the underlying tensions in Kitui politics.
This comes after a legal battle over the leadership of the Majority Party.
The Speaker congratulated the two on assuming their new roles while assuring them of his support as they transition into their new leadership positions. He also urged all members of the County Assembly to extend their full support and cooperation to them as they resume their duties in their leadership capacity.
The Speaker also appreciated the outgoing Majority Leader and the Majority Party Whip for their dedicated service and leadership. “Your commitment, diligent efforts and your contributions will be remembered with gratitude” reiterated Speaker Kinengo.
