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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially communicated the names of the House leadership.<\/p>\n

The speaker announced that Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot is the majority leader.<\/p>\n

He will be deputised by his Nakuru counterpart Tabitha Karanja.<\/p>\n

Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale and Samburu’s Steve Lelegwe are the Majority and deputy majority Whips respectively.<\/p>\n

Kingi also announced Senators Steward Madzayo (Kilifi) and Enoch Wambua (Kitui) as minority and deputy minority leader respectively.<\/p>\n

Isiolo senator Fatuma Dullo is the minority whip with Narok senator Ledama olekina as her deputy.<\/p>\n

Crystal Asige was also sworn in as a nominated senator.<\/p>\n

The new House leadership was announced after Senate held first regular sitting Tuesday afternoon following the official opening of the 13th Parliament by President William Ruto last week.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially communicated the names of the House leadership. The speaker announced that Kericho senator Aaron Cheruiyot is the majority leader. He will be deputised by his Nakuru counterpart Tabitha Karanja. Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale and Samburu’s Steve Lelegwe are the Majority and deputy majority Whips respectively. 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