The political landscape in Kenya remains charged as the debate over the majority side in Parliament rages on. Aldai Constituency Member of Parliament Maryanne Keitany, speaking on a local TV station earlier today, waded into the controversy with a firm stance, declaring that Kenya Kwanza remains the majority party according to official records.
Addressing the implications of a recent court ruling, Keitany emphasized that the decision invalidated the Speaker’s August 2, 2022, ruling, reverting the classification of majority and minority sides to the state of affairs based on the 2022 general elections. “On the question of who holds the majority and minority positions, the court ruling was clear. It was based on the 2022 elections, and it nullified the Speaker’s decision made on August 2, 2022,” Keitany asserted.
The legislator further discredited the legitimacy of the Wamunyoro team, associated with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that it is not recognized in the official records of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. “Wamunyoro is not on record in the office of the Registrar of Political Parties. As read out by the Speaker, the majority party is Kenya Kwanza,” she stated.
Her remarks come at a time when political factions are engaged in an intense battle for dominance in the National Assembly, following shifting allegiances and ongoing disputes over party alignments. The court’s ruling has reignited debates, with both Kenya Kwanza and the Azimio coalition vying for the upper hand in parliamentary affairs.
Keitany’s firm position reinforces Kenya Kwanza’s claim to majority status, as political analysts anticipate further political maneuvering in the days ahead. With power dynamics in Parliament at stake, all eyes remain on how the Speaker will navigate this ruling and what impact it will have on legislative proceedings.
