President Kenyatta interacts with Jubilee lawmakers during the Party Parliamentary Group meeting at State House, Nairobi, on August 30, 2017. [Photo: PSCU]President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto asked MPs and senators on Wednesday to retain National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi and vote in former Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka as the Senate Speaker.Muturi, an ally of President Kenyatta, and Lusaka are expected to be elected easily on Thursday afternoon after MPs take oath of office, since Jubilee commands numbers in both Houses, according to the Nation.At the National Assembly, Muturi will be deputised by Kuresoi MP Moses Cheboi, replacing Governor Joyce Laboso. Garissa Town MP Aden Duale retains his seat as Majority Leader and he will be deputised by Kitutu Chache North MP Jimmy Angwenyi replacing Taveta MP Naomi Shaban.Former Deputy Chief Whip Benjamin Washiali is set to take over as the boss, replacing Katoo ole Metito of Kajiado South. He will be deputised by Nominated MP Cecily Mbarire.Angwenyi’s and Washiali’s elevation, the Nation writes, is seen as a reward for the significant votes Jubilee received in Kisii and Western, compared to the 2013 performance.In the Senate, Lusaka will be deputised by former Leader of Majority Kithure Kindiki of Tharaka-Nithi. Kindiki’s position will be taken by his former deputy, Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen.Sources indicate that the new MPs were warned against going against the wishes of the party."They were told in no uncertain terms that the President and Deputy President will brook no opposition from the party ranks in their goal to achieve their promises. Any MP who rebels will have the recall clause activated straight from the constituency," the source said as quoted by the Nation.Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya, who joined Jubilee in the lead-up to the August 8 elections, was also proposed for the Council of Governors chairman’s post.

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