7th October 2022 Significant Political Events of the week
On October 2, President William Ruto toured Homa Bay County where he promised to improve the wellbeing of residents. This was his first tour since he was sworn in.
On October 3, the President William Ruto met for the second time with the Cabinet Secretaries where a few issues were deliberated among them, the GMO issue.
On October 4
· In a heated debate, Members of Parliament tussled over the status of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance’s status in Parliament as the House convened its first sitting.
- · Azimio la Umoja dropped Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the minority deputy whip in the changes made to the coalition’s Senate leadership lineup. He was replaced by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina .
- The Senators approved the formation of the Senate Business Committee after a lengthy debate on the membership of the powerful panel.
On October 6, the Speaker of the National Assembly made a ruling on the Majority Party in the House where he declared Kenya Kwanza as the Majority Party.