Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been kicked out of Senate committees leadership as allies of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Ruto took charge.
Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki (ODM) was elected Chairperson of the Senate Lands, Environment and Natural Resources Committee replacing Nyandarua Senator John Methu, a Gachagua ally who has been removed from the committee.
Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli (FORD-K), a close ally of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula was elected Senate Agriculture Committee Chairperson taking over from Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, another Gachagua ally.
Marsabit Senator Mohammed Chute (UDA), a Ruto ally was re-elected as the Chairperson of the Senate National Cohesion, Regional Integration and Equal Opportunities Committee while Turkana Senator James Lomenen (Jubilee) was elected as the Committee Vice Chairperson.
