The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) disciplinary committee has expelled 10 rebel leaders who decamped to the Jubilee Party.

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Bundalangi MP Ababu Namwamba who resigned as the party's secretary general in July, is among the expelled leaders.

Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya who recently declared that he would support President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto in the 2017 elections to ensure they are re-elected, was not spared either.

Other leaders who have been expelled include Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, Mathare MP Steven Kariuki, Nominated MP Isaac Mwaura, Kwale woman representative Zainab Chidzuga, Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama, Likoni MP Masoud Mwahima, Sirisia MP John Waluke and Viwandani MCA Samwel Nyang'wara.

However, the party’s National Governing Council (NGC), gave Mpuru Aburi (Tigania East), Mustafa Idd (Kilifi South), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi North), Chachu Ganya (North Horr) and James Rege (Karachuonyo) more time to prosecute their cases before the disciplinary committee.

Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani and Igembe Central MP Cyprian Kubai were however pardoned by the council.

The expelled members are now expected to defend their seats through by-elections.