Mr Murkomen and Ms Kihika, who are allies of deputy William Ruto, were kicked out during a Jubilee parliamentary group meeting at State House on Monday. SEE ALSO: Jubilee changes: Murkomen, Kihika ousted from Senate postsThe DP's allies and those of the President are engaged in a vicious political battle linked to the 2022 succession politics. SEE ALSO: Our removal illegal, null and void, says Senator KihikaMurkomen and Kihika are also questioning the process of communication to the Speaker of the changes. SEE ALSO: We’re going nowhere, Murkomen vows after Senate ousterOn the floor of the House, Murkomen claimed due process was not followed and the Speaker was captive of political machinations brewed at State House, the venue of the Monday morning coup. A debate has in the past surrounded whether Constitution of Kenya expressly establishes the position of the Senate Majority and Minority leaders.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2020 21:56 UTC