Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has formally applied for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly.
This has been revealed by a release from parliament. The statement from parliament shows that Kalonzo will battle it out against Moses Wetangula who is being backed by the Kenya Kwanza Alliance of the president-elect William Ruto.
Here is the release from parliament:
“Following the Notification of the First Sitting, and the Declaration of Vacancies in the offices of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker by the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Ms. Serah Kioko, several interested persons have picked up nomination papers this evening.
Persons interested for the two positions have until Wednesday 7th September at 12.30pm to collect nomination papers, and to return the completed nomination forms on the same day between 2.30pm -8.30pm.
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So far, the following persons have shown interest for the two positions:
1) Dr. Noah Winja
(ii) Jared Olouch Oundo (iii) Isaac Alouch Polo
(v) Hon Moses Masika Wetangula
(iv) Hon Farah Maalim (vi) Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka (vii) Hon Robert Gichimu Githinji”
