Why UDA wants Senator Khalwale removed as Majority Chief Whip

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale addresses the media at Parliament buildings. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto's aid Farouk Kibet has said the ruling party Inited Democratic Alliance (UDA) will remove Senator Boni Khalwale as Senate’s Majority Whip.

Farouk on Sunday said the party was concerned at how Khalwale has opted to support an opposition candidate in the forthcoming Malava parliamentary by-election.