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Uproar as Raila party kicks out Malala, gifts seat to Coast

Siaya Senator James Orengo (centre) addressing the media at parliament after a Parliamentary Group meeting that kicked Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala out as Senate Deputy Minority Leader. [David Njaaga, Standard]

ODM yesterday moved to consolidate its influence in the Senate by removing Cleophas Malala of Amani National Congress (ANC) from the position of Deputy Minority Leader.

In a move that has kicked off a major storm, especially among Nasa coalition partners, the Kakamega Senator was replaced by Kilifi’s Stewart Madzayo. This came as leaders from the Coast region are reportedly planning to unveil a new political party next week.

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