This archive report was first published on 11 May 2020.
On May 11, 2020, the Jubilee Party made significant changes to its leadership in the Senate, naming West Pokot Senator Samuel Pogishio as the new Majority Leader, replacing Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen.
The development came after details emerged of a post-election agreement between the ruling Jubilee Party and KANU, led by Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, which was received by the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, on May 8, 2020.
At a Parliamentary group meeting, Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata was confirmed to replace Nakuru’s Susan Kihika as Senate Majority Chief Whip. President Kenyatta, who chaired the meeting, congratulated the new Jubilee Coalition Senate leaders and assured them of his support.
President Kenyatta expressed his desire to work closely with the new Senate Leadership in delivering services to Kenyans. Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo retained her position as the deputy majority leader, while Nominated Senator Farhiya Ali became the new deputy Whip after Kang’ata’s promotion.
