Top politicians who backed rival candidates in the just-concluded by-elections are facing disciplinary action, including potential removal from party and parliamentary leadership positions.
The mini polls, the Nation has established, have triggered major political fallouts within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), after some of their members openly campaigned for candidates fielded by the United Opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Sources in the broad-based team revealed plans to reorganise Parliamentary leadership to reflect current political realignments following the by-elections in 24 electoral areas.
The broad-based team won a majority of the seats despite facing a major challenge from the United Opposition, which had the support of some rebel ODM and UDA members.
Some politicians targeted for disciplinary action include Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga, Senate Majority Whi
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