Veronica Maina has been appointed the new Deputy Senate Majority Leader, replacing Tabitha Keroch following a leadership change within the Senate Majority Party.
The change was formally communicated to the Senate on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by Speaker Amason Kingi through Communication from the Chair No. 050 of 2026.
In the communication, Kingi confirmed that the Majority Party had resolved to remove Senator Tabitha Keroch from the position and elected Senator Veronica Maina to take over with immediate effect.
The Speaker said the decision followed correspondence received from Senate Majority Whip David Wakoli, dated November 3, 2026, notifying his office of changes in the Majority Party leadership.
The letter was accompanied by minutes of a Majority Party meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as well as a duly signed list of senators supporting the resolution.
Kingi said he had verified the correspondence and supporting documents in accordance with Standing Order 22(8), which requires the Speaker to communicate such changes to the Senate within three sitting days.
“In this respect, I have verified the correspondence received and hereby communicate that the Majority Party has effected a change in the Office of the Deputy Senate Majority Leader.
The new office holder, with immediate effect is Sen.
Veronica Maina, CBS, MP,” Kingi stated.Under Standing Order 22(5), a senator elected to a Majority Party leadership position can be removed through a majority vote of all senators belonging to the party.
The change marks a new development in the Senate Majority Party’s leadership structure, with Maina now assuming the deputy leadership position previously held by Keroch.
The communication was signed by Speaker Amason Kingi and dated Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
