- Wiper party summons Speaker Kevin Kinengo for defying the party’s position.
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- He’s accused of attending State House and DP Kindiki’s events.
- A disciplinary hearing is scheduled for July 14 at WDM headquarters.
- Kinengo says he won’t bow to intimidation or political control.
Kitui County Assembly Speaker Hon. Kevin Kinengo Katisya has been summoned by the Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) to appear before its Disciplinary Committee. This follows claims that he’s openly going against the party’s stand by aligning with the Kenya Kwanza government.
In a formal letter issued this week, the party revealed that it had considered Kinengo’s earlier written response, which he submitted on June 26. After reviewing it, the committee found grounds to move forward with disciplinary action.
The main bone of contention is Kinengo’s recent appearance at a State House function hosted by President William Ruto. He was reportedly part of a delegation of Kitui MCAs and professionals who attended the meeting. Wiper sees this move as undermining its role as an opposition party.
The Speaker has also been spotted in public functions led by Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Kithure Kindiki in Kitui County, further fuelling the fallout with the party.
According to the letter, Kinengo is required to appear before the party’s disciplinary team on July 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Wiper headquarters in Karen. He’s allowed to attend with legal counsel and will be given a chance to cross-examine the complainant, in line with WDM’s internal rules.
However, the committee was clear that if Kinengo fails to show up, the case will still proceed, and a ruling will be made without him.
In response, Speaker Kinengo confirmed receiving the summons but vowed not to bow to party pressure. He insisted that his political decisions are guided by the law and the Constitution by party threats.
“I will attend the hearing as required, but I won’t tolerate dictatorship, intimidation, or any disregard for the rule of law,” he said.
“My loyalty remains with the people and the Constitution of Kenya 2010, not political games.”
