Ruto's purge on allies of former DP now extends to the Senate

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, September 29, 2021. [FILE,Standard. ]

Kenya Kwanza's purge on leaders associated with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now extended to the Senate.

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga has now joined the plum Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), replacing a Gachagua ally John Kinyua of Laikipia.

In the changes announced by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Wamatinga was rewarded for standing with President William Ruto during the impeachment even though he comes from the same county as Gachagua. He has been chairing the Energy Committee.