Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has finally spoken publicly just days after he was removed from his position as the Senate Majority Whip.
In a fiery address during a rally in Kakamega County on Thursday, December 4, Khalwale launched strong criticism against President William Ruto and several senior government officials, accusing them of disrespect and working to weaken the political influence of the Western region.
Khalwale accused President Ruto of masterminding his ouster despite what he described as his long-standing loyalty to the Head of State.
He reminded the crowd that he was among the key leaders who introduced Ruto to the Luhya community and helped build his political base in Western Kenya.
The senator also brought up a personal memory involving his late wife, saying Ruto was the last dignitary she cooked for before her passing. “I am the one who brought President Ruto to the Luhya nation.
And my brother, Mr. President, as my wife lies there at home, you remain the last senior guest she ever prepared food for before she died,” Khalwale emotionally stated.
Khalwale went on to express shock and disappointment over what he called repeated reprimands from President Ruto simply because he aired his views openly.
He said the President warned him to stay silent and avoid questioning issues just because he had been given the position of majority whip.
“I was really surprised when he told me that since I am a whip, I should keep quiet and not ask questions, simply because I have been given a car as chief whip. Is that how leadership works?” he asked.
The senator did not spare the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party leadership either. He claimed that despite being part of the party’s executive council, he was often left out of key meetings and major decision-making processes.
According to him, this was a deliberate attempt to push him aside and weaken his role in the party.
“That is very disrespectful. I am a senator elected by 2.4 million people. I sit on the UDA executive council, but when they call those important meetings, they don’t always notify me,” Khalwale said, expressing frustration.
Khalwale’s outspoken criticism came just a day after he was officially removed from the position of Senate Majority Whip. His ouster followed claims that he went against the ruling coalition’s position by openly supporting an opposition candidate during the recent Malava by-election.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the leadership change on December 2, 2025. In his communication, he noted that the Majority Party had met and resolved to replace Khalwale with Bungoma Senator David Wakoli.
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