List of William Ruto’s critics rewarded with powerful committee seats

– Uhuru and Raila loyalists were elected to lead crucial committees in both the Senate and National Assembly

– ODM party bagged bags seven National Assembly committees chairmanship some of which were held by Tanga Tanga politicians

– Undoubtedly, the two leader meticulously installed key allies to help push both political and BBI constitutional agenda

The National Super Alliance affiliate parties have hugely benefited from Jubilee Party infighting that saw renegades being pushed out of lucrative Parliament committees.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) was perhaps the biggest beneficiary owing to its leader Raila Odinga’s close working ties with Jubilee’s boss President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Uasin Gishu woman representative Gladys Boss Shollei was among Ruto’s allies striped of House roles. Photo: Gladys Boss Shollei.
Source: UGC

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Cognizant of the need to wrestle influential positions from Deputy President William Ruto the two leaders meticulously installed loyalist to push Building Bridges Initiative agenda (BBI).

Before the leadership changes were effected Ruto’s Tanga Tanga members enjoyed and sat in committees on Delegated Legislation, Justice and Legal Affairs, Budget and Appropriation among others.

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These and other powerful dockets were handed to pro-handshake MPs while those perceived to be BBI critics were relegated to less lucrative positions.

“With the changes in parliamentary leadership including committee membership and leadership now concluded, I urge all MPs not to be divided but work together in serving the people. Col.3:23, whatever you do,work at it with all your heart, as working for God, not human masters,” Ruto reacted on July 16.

Here is list of National Assembly committees’ chairpersons and deputies;

1. Finance and National Planning – Gladys Wanga, Isaac Ndirangu

2. Health – Sabina Chege, Joshua Kutuny

3. Justice and Legal Affairs – Clement Muturi Kigano, Otiende Amollo

4. Labour and social welfare – Peter Mwathi, Gideon Koske Kimutai

5. Lands – Rachael Nyamai, Khatib Mwashetani

6. Transport – David Pkosing, Gathoni Wamuchomba

7 . Public Accounts – Opiyo Wandayi, Jessica Nduku

8. Public Investments – Abdullswamad Nassir, Ahmed Abdisalan

9. Budget and Appropriation – . Kanini Kega, Moses Lessonet

10. Special Funds Accounts – Kathuri Murungi, William Chepkut

11. Delegated Legislation – William Kamket, Charles Muriuki

12. Constitutional Implementation Oversight – Jeremiah Kioni, Opondo Kaluma

13. Members Service and Facilities – Ezekiel Machogu, Swarup Mishra

14. National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity – Maina Kamanda, Gideon Mulyungi

15. Committee on Implementation – Richard Moitalel, Godfrey Osotsi

16 Trade, Industry and Cooperatives – Adan Haji Ali, Ruth Mwaniki

17. Agriculture and Livestock – chairperson Silas Tirem, Catherine Waruguru

18. Communication and Information – William Kipkemoi, Jane Wanjuki Njiru

19. Defense and Foreign Relations – Katoo Ole Metito, Richard Tongi

20. Education and Research – Florence Mwikali Mutua, Wambugu Ngunjiri

21. Energy – David Gikaria, Gladwell Cheruiyot

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