Lonyangapuo's attempt to change assembly leadership thwarted by partyKanu has reprimanded a section of its party members plotting to initiate a coup in some leadership position in the West Pokot County Assembly without sanction from the party headquarters. MCAs were expected to replace majority leader Thomas Ngolesia and the County assembly chief whip, Polokou, but Salat's letter halted the process. The West Pokot Kanu branch has had leadership wrangles in the recent past. The party Secretary General said it is insensitive for the County Assembly to plot changes in the middle of a global and national crisis. "The party also wishes to draw the attention of the County assembly to the Covid-19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc."

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2020 19:00 UTC