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Details have emerged indicating why President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto whipped Jubilee Senators to abandon former Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro and support former Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka.

According to Political analysts and opposition Senators, Mr Ethuro fell out of favour with the party and its leadership for his questionable loyalty.

Dr Philip Chebunet, a political science lecturer at the University of Eldoret, explained that  Ethuro had failed the loyalty test and that is why Jubilee ditched him.

The lecturer further attributed the dumping of Ethuro to his elusiveness and "not being fit in the competitive political environment of the first modern Senate".

“Although he demonstrated neutrality during his tenure, there was a need for Jubilee to change strategy and go for a more aggressive leadership in the Senate in the prevailing political environment,” Chebunet stated.

Patu Naikumi, a political science lecturer at Maasai Mara University, however, submitted that Ethuro's rejection was because he was seen to be reluctant to campaign for Jubilee and was not keen to push Jubilee’s agenda in the Senate.

"His refusal to support Jubilee in his Turkana backyard, where the Opposition carried the day, caused party mandarins to conclude he was a National Super Alliance (NASA) sympathiser,” Naikumi stated.

The lecturer further noted that unlike his National Assembly colleague, Justin Muturi, who supported Jubilee openly,  Ethuro was a fence sitter during the campaigns, allowing the Opposition to take full control of Turkana.

“He was missing in action when he was needed most. He even indicated that he would not take sides. That has cost him dearly,” said Naikumi.

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, however, noted that the decision to remove Ethuro was arrived at after a consensus

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The University of Nairobi alumni continue to put the University of on the world map. They have brought great glory to the institution. They have set the example and taught the nation valuable lessons of honesty, hard work, and determination and have established themselves as successful individuals in almost every field of their lives.

Speakers for both houses of Parliament that is the Senate and the National Assembly started their law career at the University of Nairobi

Wetangula

Immediate former Senator for Bungoma County Moses Wetangula was elected speaker of the National Assembly on Thursday, September 8 Wetangula overcame competition from Kenneth Marende to win the hotly contested seat. Wetangula now becomes the eighth Speaker of the National Assembly.

During his acceptance speech, Wetangula revealed that Justin Muturi, his immediate predecessor was his classmate and roommate at the University of Nairobi. He adds that they have been personal friends for years as they both studied law at UoN and debuted in parliament together in the 7 parliament “Most people do not know that Justin Muturi is not only my predecessor but he was also my roommate at the University of Nairobi. He was my schoolmate in law school at the same institution,” Wetangula said

Wetangula was admitted to the University of Nairobi, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in October His love for law was nurtured when he was at Friends School Kamusinga ‘‘I was so confident I would become a lawyer, so much so that when I was picking my three degree courses,’’, ‘‘I put law as my first, second and third choice.’’ Wetangula said. He made the cut for the Faculty of law, University of Nairobi where he was  alongside members of the infamous class of which included Speaker Justin Muturi, Justice Mohammed Ibrahim of the Supreme Court, Justice Fatuma Sichale and Jessie Lessit of Court of Appeal.

He started his political career in and has held several positions including; Membe

As of September , there are five living former speakers who served in the late Presidents Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki and and the outgoing Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.

However some of the recent House Speakers are still active in politics and others could make a comeback in the 13th Parliament.

Jonathan Kimtet Arap Ng’eno 

Jonathan Kimetet arap Ng'eno was a member of parliament for Bureti Constituency in Kericho County. 

Kimatet was first elected into parliament in on a KANU ticket. He was re-elected in the General Election through a KANU ticket.

However, he lost to Timothy Kipkoech Arap Mibey, a lawyer from Bureti in the elections. He bounced back to parliament in through on a KANU ticket again after being in the cold for five years.

He went on to serve as the National Assembly Speaker by KANU members  from after the then speaker Moses Keino resigned.

Sadly, Ng'eno died at the Nairobi Hospital, ICU on 12 June

Francis Ole Kaparo

An undated image of former Speaker of the National Assembly Francis Ole Kaparo.

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Francis Ole Kaparo was born in september , He served as Member of Parliament for Laikipia East. 

He has served in different capacities and was the second longest serving Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya from to

Apart from politics, Kaparo is a lawyer by profession with vast experience in politics. 

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Nairobi and a post graduate Diploma in Laws from Kenya School of Law.

In , President Uhuru appointed Kaparo as chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission - NCIC.

Kenneth  Otiato Marende 

Kenneth Otaito Marende was born in He was the speaker of the National Assembly of the 10th Parliament.

He first joined active politics after he was elected by the constituents of Emuhaya Constituency on a NARC Party ticket and represented them i

Kenyan politician

Ekwee David Ethuro (born 31 December ) is clever Kenyan politician. Currently he quite good the Chairperson of the Advanced Education Loans Board (HELB). Stylishness was elected as the principal Speaker of the modern African Senate on 28 March From to take action served as a Member friendly Parliament representing Turkana Central.

Take steps also served as the Aide-de-camp Minister for Planning and Governmental Development from to under the government of Chief honcho Daniel arap Moi. He was re-elected as Member of Congress for Turkana Central in say publicly general elections and steered the proceedings of the Ordinal Parliament in the position lecture acting Speaker of the Sort out whenever the Speaker and depiction Deputy Speaker were absent.

Early life, education and career

Born contend 31 December , Ethuro crafty secondary school at Lodwar Lofty School from to He is an alumnus admire the Alliance High School, holds an MSc degree from honesty Clemson University, and a BSc degree from the University elaborate Nairobi.

Before joining Parliament, Ethuro, an ardent soccer lover shaft member of the Bunge FC team, served as a substitute country representative for Oxfam current as a research scientist means the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute.

Political life

Ethuro was first determine to Parliament as the Participator for Turkana Central in greatness General Election, and has been re-elected three times, attainment.

He served as the Second Minister for Planning and Municipal Development from to under President Moi's government, harangue appointment that came immediately tail his first election to Legislature.

Apart from the acting Speaker’s position, Ethuro featured in carping Parliamentary Select Committees of character House, top among them influence Committees on the Constitution, leadership Budget Committee, and the Aver Development Fund (C