Also known as: Senate Majority Leader David Wakoli · Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli · Senate Majority Whip David Wakoli
Area Senator who requested EACC investigation into alleged embezzlement in Bungoma County's stalled office block project.
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The Standard
… David Wakoli warned against what he termed attacks on Western Kenya leaders, while Nabii Nabwera said Members of Parliament from the region had agreed to rally behind Wetang’ula ahead of the 2032 presidential contest. …
Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bidCitizen Digital
… Other leaders present, including Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli, Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe and Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, criticised remarks directed at the Luhya Council of Elders during the burial of former Malava MP Patrick Wangamati on Saturday. …
Speaker Wetang’ula calls for crackdown on schools ignoring safety rulesCapital News
… Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka and Senate Majority Leader David Wakoli also urged politicians allied to the Linda Mwananchi faction, who are seeking to unseat their senior leaders, to exercise restraint and pursue their ambitions with respect and decorum.
Wetang’ula rebukes Youthful Politicians Against Turning Funerals Into Political BattlegroundsCapital News
… The Speaker was accompanied by Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala, Bungoma Senator David Wakoli and Webuye East MP Martin Pepela Wanyonyi. …
Wetang’ula Praises ODM Unity as Western Leaders Push for Luhya Political Influence Ahead of 2027 pollsODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee to avoid being overwhelmed by parliamentary responsibilities and his new role leading the party, saying he did not want either Parliament or ODM to suffer from his divided attention.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee to avoid being overwhelmed by parliamentary responsibilities and his new role leading the party, saying he did not want either Parliament or ODM to suffer from his divided attention.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche has been removed as Senate Deputy Majority Leader, with Nominated Senator Veronica Maina elected to replace her following a resolution by the Senate Majority Party. The change, announced by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi on Wednesday, takes immediate effect.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Senate has confirmed the removal of Tabitha Keroche as Deputy Majority Leader following her defection to the Democracy for the Citizens Party, with Nominated Senator Veronica Maina taking her place in a reshuffled UDA leadership.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has formally announced the removal of Tabitha Keroche as Deputy Senate Majority Leader and the appointment of Veronica Maina to the position, effective immediately, following a Majority Party resolution passed on November 3, 2026.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, recovering after hospital discharge, said rumours about his death while admitted only strengthened his determination to overcome his illness and return to active politics soon.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has urged political leaders to rise above partisan differences and embrace dialogue, political tolerance and unity in advancing Kenya's national interests. He made the remarks during a visit from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi at his Nairobi residence, where he is recuperating following his discharge from hospital.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have intensified campaigns in Western Kenya to consolidate political support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while promising continued regional development.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Area Senator David Wakoli has asked the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate allegations of embezzlement and irregular payment of Sh136 million towards the construction of Bungoma County's 10-storey executive office block, which has stalled more than two years after its December 2023 launch and estimated cost of Sh498 million.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for speedy completion of the stalled Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County, welcoming the Sports Ministry's commitment to finish the project by October 2026. The upgraded facility is intended to nurture sports talent and position Bungoma as a regional sporting hub, with plans to add pitches for basketball, netball, volleyball, handball and a public pool.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told Western Kenya youth to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while hinting at his own presidential ambitions in 2032 and calling for strong national political alliances across regions.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Education to launch a nationwide crackdown on schools failing to comply with government safety regulations, citing the Utumishi Academy fire that claimed 16 lives as a catalyst for stricter inspections and enforcement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has rebuked youthful politicians for using funeral gatherings to wage political battles against senior leaders through insults, saying such conduct violates African cultural values and undermines community unity.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula praised ODM leaders for supporting the broad-based government, saying cooperation has strengthened national unity and inclusive governance. At a funeral in Busia County, Western Kenya leaders including Wetang'ula urged the Luhya community to unite and consolidate political strength, noting the region should support President Ruto's re-election bid in 2027 in exchange for negotiating the Deputy President position and positioning for the presidency in 2032.
29 May 2026 · Capital News →