List of senators who tried to save Waititu’s job

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January 30, 2020
10:02 am

Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga differences played out on the floor of the Senate during proceedings that were characterized by name-calling.

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Twelve senators voted to save Ferdinand Waititu from impeachment.

However, their numbers were not enough to save the besieged governor from being sent packing by their colleagues.

Here is the list of the senators who voted against Waititu impeachment:

Kipchumba Murkomen – Elgeyo Marakwet
Samson Cherargei- Nandi
Aaron Cheruiyot-Kericho
Susan Kihika-Nakuru
Christopher Langat-Bomet
Anwar Loitiptip-Lamu
Mithika Linturi-Meru
John Kinyua-Laikipia
Hargura Godana-Marsabit
Moses Wetangula-Bungoma
Mary Seneta-Nominated
Millicent Omanga-Nominated

It seems that the entrenched divisions in Jubilee Party cost Waititu his seat after senators voted to impeach him.

The Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga differences played out on the floor of the Senate during proceedings that were characterized by name-calling, shouting and character assassination.

Deputy President William Ruto’s allies, who identify themselves with the Tanga Tanga group, put up a spirited effort to save the governor’s job led by Majority Leader Murkomen.

Senators Susan Kihika, Loitiptip, Linturi and Cheruiyot also defended the governor.