Kenya Senate
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale ousted as senate majority whip
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been officially removed from his position as Senate Majority Whip by his UDA party. He has been replaced by Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula, following his support for an opposition candidate in the Malava by-election. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the change during a plenary session on December 2, 2025.
The Kenyan Senate is preparing to block a proposed merger of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teacher training with primary teacher education, raising concerns about constitutional devolution and the stability of early learning in counties.
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Kenya's Senate committee is requesting more time for a multi-agency task force investigating over KSh 80 billion in county pension debts. The move follows a meeting in Malindi where progress was reviewed amid discrepancies in reported figures. Lawmakers aim to ensure a comprehensive report before final recommendations.