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The Highest Certificate you hold is a Driving Licence, Moses Kuria Hits Back at MP Emmanuel Wangwe

by Mustafa Juma June 18, 2020

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has hit back at the National Assembly Majority whip Emmanuel Wangwe, hours after being kicked out of the lucrative house committee.

The controversial lawmaker has accused the Navakholo MP of lacking knowledge about his role in the parliament. Kuria in a Facebook post on Wednesday night advised Wangwe to seek advice from his predecessor, the Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali.

Emmanuel Wangwe Overview :: Mzalendo — National Assembly Majority whip Emmanuel Wangwe. PHOTO/COURTESY

While referring to Wangwe as a buffoon, Kuria told him that Member Services Committee is not a Departmental Committee. He went further to argue that the Majority whip job is above MP Wangwe’s pay grade and qualifications.

According to Moses Kuria, the highest certificate Wangwe holds is a Driving Licence.

Moses Kuria had earlier on accused Wangwe of ignorance, saying that he had been notified of intention to be discharged from the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of which he was not a member and then Wangwe proceeded to discharge him from the Transport Committee.

Kuria and Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru are among four Jubilee Party legislators who have been expelled from National Assembly committees.

Others are Aldai MP Cornelly Serem and Bomet Woam Rep Joyce Korir.

Waruguru last week met with ODM leader Raila Odinga in what was said to be a move to save her from the ouster.

Waruguru met the African Union Special Envoy for Infrastructure last Tuesday before Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere visited the ODM leader the following day.

The outspoken MP, who was a staunch supporter of deputy president William Ruto, said she had resorted to work with the government. Ms Waruguru said she met the Orange Democratic Movement leader to discuss pertinent issues of national importance.

In his communication to speaker Justin Muturi, Wangwe noted that the four have been relieved of their duties.

Last week, Kuria accepted his removal as Vice Chairperson of the Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works and Housing Committee.

In his statement, the vocal lawmaker thanked the party for allowing him to serve in the aforementioned capacity. He did however, note that he had no regrets in discharging his duties.

June 18, 2020 0 comment

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Full List: 16 Ruto Allies Set to Lose Their Parliamentary Positions

by Mustafa Juma June 3, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Just a day after Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe assuming office as the new Majority whip in the National Assembly, he is already at work.

The lawmaker seems to be under instructions to make sure that President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee purge is continued.

On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Wangwe sent notice of being discharged from parliamentary committees, to 16 MPs allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is among those who have received he letters. In the letter, the lawmakers have been given seven (7) days to respond, explaining why they think they should not be dewhiped.

“Pursuant to standing Orders 176 (1) and 176 (2), you are hereby notified that the Jubilee Party which nominated you intends to discharge you from the Transport, Public Works and housing Committee. You rae hereby given seven (7) days to respond before you are discharged from the said committee,” reads a letter dated June 3, 2020, that was sent to the lawmakers

However, Kuria has already indicated he would not respond to Wangwe’s letter saying it was well with his soul.

Here is the full list of MPs who have been notified that they have been de-whipped:

Kimani Ichung’wa – Chairman Budget and Appropriations Committee
Gladys Shollei – Chair Delegated Legislation
Moses Kuria – Vice Chair Transport
Aden Haji Ali – Chair Agriculture
Robert Pukose – Vice chair Energy
William Cheptumo – Chair Justice, Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (JLAC)
Alice Wahome – Vice chair Justice JLAC
Joyce Chepkoech – Vice chair Labour and social welfare
Lomenen Ekomowa – Vice chair Cohesion
Lizzy Chelule – Vice chair Broadcasting Committee
Catherine Waruguru – Vice chair Members Services Committee
John Waluke – Vice chair Administration Committee
Cornelius Serem – Vice chair Trade
Khatib Mwashetani – Vice chair Lands
Victor Munyaka – Chair Sports
Fred Kapondi – Vice chair Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee

June 3, 2020 0 comment

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Moses Kuria Kicked Out of House Committee

by Muthoni Kamande June 3, 2020

written by Muthoni Kamande

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has been kicked out of Transport, Public works and Housing Committee.

In a letter from newly installed Majority Chief whip in the National Assembly Emmanuel Wangwe, Mr Kuria has been notified of his discharge from the Parliamentary Committee.

In a letter dated Wednesday June 3, Kuria has been given seven(7) days to respond before he is officially discharged from the committe.

This comes just a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta convened a Jubilee Party Parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi.

It is through the meeting that Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali was removed from his post as Majority whip.

Moses Kuria however, some hours to the meeting had released a full list of those that were to be axed, most of them being Deputy President William Ruto’s allies.

Kuria had included himself on the list of those to be axed.

“The common factor between Judas Iscariot and Brutus was that both went for the kill with a grin. Today we had enough smiles. Tonight is the night of long knives. The victims have accepted with grace. I am very proud of my outgoing team. We have done this country great.

“I am heartened by the valour, fortitude and humility with which the axed leaders have taken this betrayal. Hon Aden Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and myself (Vice-Chair Transport) – you are all heroes. I trust now the economy will grow with double digit,” he said in a Facebook post.

Responding to the letter from Wangwe, Kuria has said that it was well with his soul.

June 3, 2020 0 comment

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Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe to Replace Washiali as Kimunya Takes Over From Duale

by Mustafa Juma June 2, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale is set to be replaced as the National Assembly Majority Leader, as President Uhuru Kenyatta extends the Jubilee purge to Parliament.

According to The Standard Newspaper, Duale will be replaced by Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya.

It is however, clear that Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali will not survive the purge.

Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe will take over from Washiali as the majority whip, while Budget and Appropriations Committee chair Kimani Ichung’wa will be replaced by Kieni MP Kanini Kega.

Deputy Majority Leader Cecily Mbarire (nominated) will be replaced by Igembe North MP Maoka Maore.Maore is said to have initially been fronted by opposition leader Raila Odinga as the majority leader to placate the Meru region after the kicking out of Senate Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki and Meru Senator Mithika Linturi from their fat positions.

During the Senate reshuffle, Ruto allies, led by former Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, Prof Kindiki and former Majority Whip Susan Kihika were kicked out. They were replaced by West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio (Majority Leader) and Murang’a’s Irungu Kang’ata as Majority Whip.

On Monday June 1, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria took to his official Facebook account to leak the full list of Ruto allied MPs who were to face the purge.

He listed Duale (Majority Leader), Benjamin Washiali (Majority Whip), Cecily Mbarire (Deputy Majority Whip), Kimani Ichungwa (Budget), William Cheptumo (JLAC), Gladys Boss Shollei (Delegated), Julius Melly (Education), Joseph Limo (Finance), Alice Wahome (Vice-Chair Legal) and himself (Vice-Chair Transport).

The Senate is also expected to fill ousted Kithure Kindiki’s position today, with Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar likely to be picked after the Jubilee Party endorsed her candidature.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, Bomet’s Christopher Lang’at and John Kinyua of Laikipia were shown the door as chairmen of key Senate committees.

The changes in Parliament are said to be in preparation for far-reaching constitutional changes in which the legislature is expected to play an important role.

On Monday June 1, President Kenyatta, in his Madaraka Day speech, hinted at the offing constitutional changes that could alter the structure of government.

June 2, 2020 0 comment