Boni Khalwale
Boni Khalwale is a Kenyan politician and the current Senate Majority Whip, known for his active role in legislative matters. He has been a vocal advocate for various reforms, particularly in the transport sector. Recently, he sponsored a Bill aimed at regulating the boda boda industry in Kenya, which has been a significant topic in the news due to its implications for safety, registration, and operational standards for motorcycle riders.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 4 | 6.00 | 0.24% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 157,092 | $106,000 | 310$ |
| Totals | 4 | 53,771,296 | 157,092 | $106,000 | 310$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Senator Boni Khalwale, a medical doctor, once asked that health be removed from the Fourth Schedule and returned to the national government.
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Kenya:
Boni Khalwale is the Senate Chief Whip who warned against external interference in the elections.
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Kenya:
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has sharply disagreed with the President’s stance, saying the use of firearms against unarmed civilians undermines Kenya’s constitutional guarantees of the right to protest.
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Kenya:
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale stressed the need for due process in removing governors.
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Kenya:
Boni Khalwale moved a motion to establish a special Senate committee to investigate the charges against the Governor.
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Kenya:
Boni Khalwale criticized Mbadi for failing to appear before the Senate Finance and Budget Committee.
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Kenya:
Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale has withdrawn the Public Transport (Motorcycle regulation) Bill Number 38 of 2023.
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Kenya:
Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale demanded answers on the actions of the committee.
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Kenya:
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale asked sought to know what the government was doing to lower the connection service fee for customers making phone calls.
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Kenya:
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has criticized the government's decision to secure jobs abroad for youths.
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