Irungu Kang’ata Is No Longer The Senate Chief-Whip, Kimani Wamatangi Replaces Him
Murang’a county senator Irungu Kang’ata has been dismissed as senate majority chief whip. This comes just a few days after he wrote a letter to the president regarding the BBI with media houses as the postal address. Irungu who recently diverted to became William Ruto’s allies is among those facing the wrath of the Jubilee party. The Jubilee party has recently expelled 6 of its nominated senators including Isaac Mwaura and Millicent Omanga. This was confirmed by party secretary general Rafael Tuju. Although Tuju said that the letter that Kang’ata wrote was not the main reason, it seems otherwise. Irungu Kang’ata became the senate majority whip after Susan Kihika was dismissed late last year.
“Kang’ata was among those who sat in a meeting to discuss the dismissal of Senator Susan Kihika as Majority chief whip, what’s special in his case?” Rafael Tuju