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Senate drama as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash over majority status

Azimio senators occupying majority seats.

Tensions erupted when Azimio-allied senators occupied the majority side, demanding their Kenya Kwanza colleagues move to the minority benches. Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale sparked further commotion after finding his seat occupied by Nominated Senator Betty Syengo, prompting him to appeal to Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi to restore his position.

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