Rigathi Gachagua's friend thinks it is better to resign from a big job than to be penned by Ruto

• President William Ruto's allies have been pushing for a change in leadership in the Senate and National Assembly
• Ahead of the change, Laikipia senator John Kinyua has resigned as a member of the powerful Parliamentary Services Commission (PSC).
• Kinyua is among the few senators who opposed the motion to remove him from power against the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua

Nairobi – A close associate of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua and Laikipia senator John Kinyua has resigned from his leadership position in the Senate.

What position did Senator John Kinyua hold?

On Tuesday, November 19, Kinyua, who was among the senators who voted against Gachagua's removal, resigned as a member of the Parliamentary Services Commission (PSC).

President's UDA party William Ruto appointed Nyeri Senator Wahome Waminga to replace Kinyua.

Majority Leader in the Senate Aaron Cheruiyot presented a motion regarding the approval of Wamatinga for the appointment of the Parliamentary Services Commission, and the motion was unanimously approved.

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“That, in accordance with the provisions of Article 127(2)(c)(i) of the Constitution, the Senate approves the nomination of Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Member of Parliament, to be appointed to the Parliamentary Service Commission to fill the position by resigning. of Senator John Nderitu Kinyua,” The Supplemental Order Paper read.

The latest developments come amid plans for the leadership of Kenya First expel those who support Gachagua from the leadership positions of the parliament.

The purge targets Gachagua's allies in the Senate and the National Assembly.

Senators Karungo Thang'wa (Kiambu), John Methu (Nyandarua), James Murango (Kirinyaga), Kanar Seki (Kajiado), and Joe Nyutu (Murang'a) are among those facing a search in the Senate.

Why will William Ruto drop Ndindi Nyoro

As previously reported, Ruto appears to be preparing a serious shake-up in the National Assembly to replace dishonest committee chairmen and vice-chairmen with loyal allies.

One of the committees that will have a new chairman is the powerful Budget and Expenditure Committee headed by Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro.

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According to Daily NationNyoro who is serving his second term as Member of Parliament for Kiharu, will be replaced by Member of Parliament for Molo, Kimani Kuria, who is the chairman of the Finance and Planning Committee.

Citizen TV reported that the president is under pressure to reward members of parliament who supported the motion of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.

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