Also known as: Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot · Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot · Senator Aaron Cheruiyot · Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot
Senate Majority Leader who announced committee reshuffles and defended the 2026/27 budget allocations in June 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot urged Kwale residents to continue supporting the government, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to equitable development across all regions. …
Waiguru rallies Coast support for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bidThe Standard
… To the noisemakers, poleni sana,” Belgut MP Nelson Koech wrote.Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot posted: “We keep rolling ... …
UDA's David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-electionThe Standard
… Mandago called on Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot to bring together leaders from the region, adding that counties should elect effective governors capable of ensuring proper implementation of devolution. …
Leaders defend Moi's legacy after Kiborek's remarks spark political stormThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSenate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called on Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Senator Hillary Sigei to put aside their political differences and work together to resolve the land issues that have delayed KTDA's Kipsonoi hydro power project. …
Bomet governor, senator urged to end rivalry, fast-track hydro power projectThe Standard
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot warned that Uhuru would be treated like any other political opponent if he ‘misbehaves’. …
Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in KenyaThe Standard
… The legislator told the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, desist from attacking the former president and instead channel their energy towards addressing pressing national concerns. …
Desist from attacking Uhuru, Saboti MP tells Ruto alliesCapital News
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot echoed the sentiment, linking respect for retired presidents to their conduct after leaving office. …
Cherargei seeks to slash Uhuru’s Retirement Benefits Over Alleged Political ActivityCitizen Digital
… Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and MP Joseph Cherorot recently warned of a plan to revoke Uhuru Kenyatta’s benefits because of his comments criticising the government. …
‘Stop blaming Uhuru for your failures,’ Jubilee says on UDA threat to scrap retirement benefitsThe Standard
… Most senators were irked when the Senate Majority Leader, Aaron Cheruiyot, brought up the matter while urging members to support the Division of Revenue Bill that seeks to ensure counties get additional funds in this financial year.Cheruiyot, while speaking on the floor of the Ho …
Barasa calls for mutual respect between governors and senatorsCapital News
… His remarks were echoed by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, who also urged former leaders to fully embrace retirement and avoid actions that could inflame political competition ahead of the polls. …
Wetang’ula: Uhuru Kenyatta Should Follow Moi and Kibaki Example, Exit Active PoliticsA section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee following changes announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and others, defended the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget as people-centred, highlighting allocations for education, sports, infrastructure and job creation, particularly the absorption of 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers into permanent positions and a Sh408 billion Teachers Service Commission budget.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leading a delegation of national and county leaders to Butere Constituency for a socio-economic empowerment drive targeting women groups and boda boda operators, hosted by Butere MP Tindi Mwale under his #JeshiLaTutam banner.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome failed to attend Senate plenary on Wednesday to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements; Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also missed a Senate appearance the previous week. Senators criticized the Cabinet Secretaries for not honouring their invites to discharge their mandates before the house.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators criticized Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for failing to appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements communicated only late on Tuesday evening. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also failed to appear the previous week.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that a planned Ebola quarantine facility targets Mt. Kenya residents, saying both Kenyan and U.S. governments are only enhancing preparedness measures against potential outbreaks.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir County is hosting the Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in history, with this year's theme focused on education, skills, and the future. President William Ruto led the 2026 celebrations at Wajir Stadium, marking the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has called for the introduction of value addition for all Kenyan agricultural products before export, saying the move could create jobs for young people and reduce dependency on politicians for money.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru campaigned in Kwale County for President William Ruto's re-election, calling on Kenyans to give the United Democratic Alliance a first-round victory in 2027 and asserting that the President enjoys strong support across all regions.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been elected the new MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, garnering 18,266 votes to defeat Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes. The by-election followed the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek's remarks criticizing Baringo County's development despite consistent political support have sparked a political row in the Rift Valley, with allies of former President Daniel Arap Moi defending his legacy and calling for respect for past leaders.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called on Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Senator Hillary Sigei to resolve land issues delaying KTDA's Kipsonoi hydro power project, which has burdened smallholder tea farmers with high electricity costs for the last 12 years.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editorial argues that Senator Samson Cherarkey's motion to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension, citing political activity, overlooks the constitutional right to political participation guaranteed under Article 38. The Law Society of Kenya president has stated that the constitutionality of such pension withdrawal has never been tested in court.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has rejected allegations linking former President Uhuru Kenyatta to funding the opposition or the Linda Mwananchi movement, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. Amisi stated he founded Linda Mwananchi and urged President Ruto's allies to stop attacking Kenyatta and focus instead on addressing national concerns.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a motion seeking to withdraw or significantly reduce retirement benefits for former president Uhuru Kenyatta, alleging he has breached the condition of political neutrality through public endorsements, consultations, and participation in political forums. The motion also calls for an audit of public resources allocated to Kenyatta since leaving office in 2022, with any recovered funds to be redirected to public welfare.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee party has condemned statements from UDA-allied politicians threatening to withdraw former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits in response to his criticism of President Ruto, saying such benefits are legal entitlements grounded in law, not political favours.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed a recent truce between the Senate and the Council of Governors over county oversight and accountability, saying the agreement signals a new chapter in relations and will enhance devolution's effectiveness. Barasa stated that governors are ready to appear before Senate committees, but called for the process to be conducted with mutual respect and decorum.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active political engagement and adopt a unifying statesman role, arguing that continued partisan involvement by retired leaders risks deepening political divisions as the country approaches the next general election.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued involvement in public political debates, saying retired heads of state should behave in a manner that commands respect and refrain from political commentary. Cheruiyot cited the examples of former Presidents Moi and Kibaki, who he said respected the office after retirement.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Most senators complained they were kept in the dark after the Senate Majority Leader announced a truce with the Council of Governors, brokered over two weeks of meetings by house leadership. The deal includes governors agreeing to resume appearances before Senate Committees after previously threatening to boycott.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch was ordered out of the Senate chamber by Speaker Amason Kingi during Tuesday's plenary session after protesting the reintroduction of the Division of Revenue Bill, arguing that senators had not been adequately briefed on how the decision was reached before Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot moved it for debate.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate will hold its sixth Mashinani in Kilifi County from September 21 to 26, 2026, following a resolution by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. The annual out-of-Nairobi sittings aim to engage grassroots communities on devolution challenges and successes, and strengthen partnerships between Parliament and county governments.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →