Nairobi — The Pastoralists Parliamentary Group has come out to defend National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale against an onslaught by a section of the Jubilee MPs led by Kinini Kega (Kieni) who want him removed from the positions.
"We are grateful that the President has decided to retain Duale to continue to be the Majority Leader.
Duale who retained his seat during Tuesday's Parliamentary Group, has found himself facing opposition from Kega who is said to be collecting signatures from Jubilee Party MPs with an aim of forcing the Garissa Township MP out.
Mandera Senator Mohamed Mohamud said Duale had done a great job and tried to drive the agenda of the party.
Duale on Wednesday evening issued a statement accusing Kega of perfecting the art of extortion to solicit favours from him and his friends in exchange for the withdrawal of signatures.
