Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro loses his seat as chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in a reconstitution of parliamentary committees led by National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro.
When moving the motion for the lawmakers’ removal on Wednesday, South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro stated that over 90 MPs expressed interest in joining the committee and supported the reconstitution of the committees.
“Over 90 members showed interest in being members of the budget and appropriations committee, which was not very easy. 90, yet the provision of standing orders only provides for 27. The only way one can balance such is through coming up with a formula, and that formula is regional issues, the question of gender, the question of political affiliation, and negotiations,” Osoro stated
“That is why we urge this house to support this list as it is. But even as we move forward, there has also been a lot of politics as far as the formation is concerned…. The members that have been selected upon being passed will sit down within seven days and elect their own chairpersons.”
Ultimately, the 27 who were chosen included Robert Pukose, Mathias Nyamabe Robi, John Chikati Murumba, John Njuguna Wanjiku, John Paul Mwirigi, Mwengi Mutuse, Samwel Moroto Chumel, Joseph Lekuton, David Ouma Ochieng, Florence Jematiah Sergon, Nyakundi Japheth Mokaya, Michael Mwangi Muchira, Ole Ntutu Kitilai, and Jane Wangechi Kagiri.
Others were Ali Wario Guyo, Wangaya Christopher Aseka, Adan Wehliye Keynan, Atandi Samuel Onunga, Ruth Adhiambo Odinga, Gogo Lilian Achieng, Ongili Babu Owino Paul, Mulu Makali Benson, Mwakuwona Danson Mwashako, Lesuuda Josephine Naisula, Masara Peter Francis, and Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi.
Nyoro was not the only member who lost his seat as several well-known allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also lost their leadership status.
Several allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, including MPs Wanjiku Muhia, James Gakuya, and Onesmus Ngogoyo, have also lost their committee roles.