PREMIUM How Sifuna's Senate ouster strips him of power, influence and privileges Politics Just now Listen
Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group Although Mr Sifuna remains the elected Senator for Nairobi and retains all constitutional powers attached to that office, his removal from the Senate leadership strips him of one of the most influential positions available to opposition legislators, together with the administrative support, privileges and institutional influence that accompany it.
On Thursday, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi formally announced Mr Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip after receiving communication from Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo that Migori Senator Eddy Oketch had been elected to replace him.
Only months ago, Mr Sifuna simultaneously served as ODM Secretary-General and Senate Deputy Minority Whip, making him one of the party's most powerful figures both inside and outside Parliament.
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