•His election came shortly after Kalonzo Musyoka withdrew from the race.
•Kingi replaced Kenneth Lusaka who was elected Bungoma governor.
Several leaders have congratulated former Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi who has been elected as the speaker of the Senate
Kingi was elected on Thursday after he garnered 46 out of the 67 votes, having an absolute majority.
His election came shortly after Kalonzo Musyoka withdrew from the race.
Kingi replaced Kenneth Lusaka who was elected Bungoma governor.
Congratulations Amason Kingi on your election as Senate speaker. Kenya Kwanza's dream and promises coming to fruition one step at a time-Former Senator Millicent Omanga
Congratulations to Amason Kingi @governorkingi on being elected overwhelmingly to be the Speaker of the 4th Senate in the 13th Parliament of Kenya. A big thank you to the members of the Senate and President-elect Dr WilliamsRuto for recognising the Coast region- Tourism CS Najib Balala
Congratulations are in order Amason Jeffa Kingi for being elected Speaker of the Senate. Getting 46 votes out of a possible 67 is no mean feat-UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama
Congratulations Gov Kingi for being elected the Speaker of the Senate of Kenya-Senator Kakamega Boni Khalwale.
Congratulations Amason Jeffah Kingi on your election as speaker of the Senate-Nominated MP Cate Waiguru.
“Sisi wapwani tunafurahi kwamba leo mpwani mwenzetu amekaa katika kiti cha enzi, it is the competence that has made you sit on that seat,” Nominated Senator Raphael Mwinzagu said.
“Congratulations to the new Speaker of the Senate Hon Kingi. Let the rule of law be your guiding principle as you dutifully discharge your mandate,” ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi said.