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The latest setback on Wednesday saw four Cabinet Secretaries miss their scheduled appearances after the Senate failed to raise the required quorum of 15 members, despite having a total membership of 67.
The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, formally communicated the leadership changes to the House, confirming that Maina would assume the position with immediate effect.
The clash came , when Omtatah appeared before the House to respond to an order requiring him to withdraw the remark. While the senator said he was prepared to withdraw it as a sign of respect for the Senate, he used his response to argue that the word was not against parliamentary language.
Speaking during a forum marking 16 years of the 2010 Constitution, Muigai said the Senate was originally conceived as an Upper House that would provide “elderly supervision” over the National Assembly, but politicians altered that arrangement during the constitutional process.
The ODM Senator recalled initially serving as a note-taker during exclusive meetings involving Raila, Dr Adhu Awiti, ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong'wen and Professor Edward Ayuki before gradually taking on more responsibilities within Raila's international engagements.
The Nairobi Senator also wished Eddy Oketch well in his new role, recalling their previous interactions in the House with a light-hearted remark that drew attention to one of the Deputy Whip's key responsibilities.
Speaker Amason Kingi announced the changes in the Senate on Thursday, saying he had verified that the Minority Party had complied with the requirements set out under the Senate Standing Orders before approving the new appointment.
Justice David Mburu issued the orders on Monday after considering a Notice of Motion dated July 12, directing that the application be served immediately before the matter returns to court on July 16 for further directions.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi says the Senate will appeal a June 8, 2026 High Court ruling over impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, after the court found his fair trial rights were infringed.
Article 112 provides that if one House passes an ordinary Bill concerning counties and the second House rejects the Bill, it shall be referred to a mediation committee appointed under Article 113.
The sitting was called in line with Standing Order 33 (1) following a request from the Senate Majority Leader and with the support of the requisite number of senators.
Kingi said the two parties have no formal agreement preventing PAA from presenting a candidate in any by-election
The declaration was made through a notice by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi
He pointed to the lack of a medical wing, basic emergency tools, and lifts that can accommodate stretchers as unacceptable shortcomings for a facility meant to host lawmakers.
The formula, which will guide revenue distribution for the next five years, drew sharp divisions among senators.
Kingi, while addressing the visibly frustrated Senators, emphasized that Mbadi’s letter neither explained his absence nor showed respect to the institution.
Kazungu claimed that two unnamed politicians are orchestrating a smear campaign aimed at portraying PAA as being against the interests of the Kwale people.