{"id":3151,"date":"2025-03-03T18:49:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/?p=3151"},"modified":"2025-03-03T21:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:53:13","slug":"end-of-road-kitui-county-speaker-kinengo-katisya-faces-huge-blow-as-his-blossom-buddies-axed-out-of-majority-party-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/03\/end-of-road-kitui-county-speaker-kinengo-katisya-faces-huge-blow-as-his-blossom-buddies-axed-out-of-majority-party-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Road : Kitui County Speaker Kinengo Katisya Faces Huge Blow as his bossom buddies axed out of Majority party Leadership."},"content":{"rendered":"

Kitui County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Kinengo Katisya, has suffered a major political blow after his close allies in the Wiper Party\u2019s Majority Leadership were axed in a sweeping leadership overhaul.\"\" The leadership reshuffle, formally communicated in a letter dated March 3, 2025, has seen a new team take over, signaling the end of Kinengo\u2019s grip on the assembly\u2019s leadership.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Picture : Kelvin Kinengo Kitui speaker<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For years, the Majority Party leadership in Kitui County Assembly has been embroiled in power struggles, with Speaker Kinengo accused of dictatorship, favoritism, and defying party directives. In previous instances, after his allies were ousted, he reportedly advised them to seek court orders to retain their positions. However, this time, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka publicly warning Kinengo against political interference and controlling the assembly like his personal kiosk, the Speaker appears to have no choice but to accept the changes.<\/p>\n

Axed Allies and New Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shake-up saw Speaker Kinengo\u2019s key allies removed from leadership positions, including:<\/p>\n

Harrison Maluki \u2013 Former Majority Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Picture: Axed Majority Leader Harrison Maluki<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boniface Mukwate Katula \u2013 Former Majority Whip<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Picture: Axed majority whip Boniface Katula<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Muthengi Ndagara \u2013 Former Deputy Majority Whip\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

In their place, the following leaders were elected:<\/p>\n

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Majority Leader: Hon. Munyoki Mwinzi\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy Majority Leader: Hon. Dr. Erastus Musyoka Mbuno\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Majority Whip: Hon. Daniel Ngoima Kimanzi\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deputy Majority Whip: Hon. Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fall of Kinengo\u2019s Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wiper MCAs have increasingly grown frustrated with Kinengo\u2019s leadership, accusing him of frustrating party decisions and using assembly leadership to push his personal agenda. In the past, Kinengo and his allies have relied on legal battles to block leadership changes, but this time, Wiper Party\u2019s top leadership has stood firm.\"\"<\/p>\n

Kalonzo Musyoka recently took a firm stance, warning Kinengo against causing divisions among MCAs. This direct intervention has left Kinengo with little room to maneuver, and his resistance appears to have finally collapsed under pressure.<\/p>\n

Impeachment Imminent?<\/strong><\/p>\n

With his allies ousted and his influence waning, speculation is rife that Kinengo could be the next target. Sources indicate that a motion for his impeachment is already being prepared, and with the majority of MCAs backing the leadership changes, his removal could happen sooner rather than later.\"\"<\/p>\n

For now, all eyes are on the Kitui County Assembly as the political landscape shifts dramatically. Speaker Kinengo Katisya\u2019s once-formidable control is slipping, and his survival in office is now hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n

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