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Moses Wetangula

Also known as: Speaker Wetangula · National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula · NA Speaker Moses Wetangula · Speaker Wetang'ula · Speaker Moses Wetangula · Dr Moses Wetangula · National Assembly Speaker Dr Moses Wetangula · Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula · Papa wa Roma · National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Moses Wetangula · Weta

National Assembly Speaker who defends President Ruto's record and campaigns for his 2027 reelection.

2026-04-252026-10-03

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Wetangula fires back at Uhuru over 2022 poll remarks: ‘Why is he wailing more than the bereaved?’ By Citizen Reporter September 25, 2026 06:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Nationa …

    Wetangula fires back at Uhuru over 2022 poll remarks: ‘Why is he wailing more than the bereaved?’
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Regardless of whom you appoint, whether Oparanya, whether Wetangula, whether Mudavadi, they will not defeat Sifuna,” said Natembeya in an interview at Mulembe FM. …

    Natembeya: Luhyas not interested in being Ruto’s number 2
  4. Citizen Digital

    … National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale delivered the message at separate political events. …

    Ruto allies renew attacks on Uhuru, accuse him of undermining Kenya Kwanza
  5. Capital News

    … Silverstein’s death was announced through tributes from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who condoled with the doctor’s family, friends and members of the medical fraternity. …

    Moi’s Long-Serving Personal Physician Dr David Silverstein Dies
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Court declines to certify as urgent case seeking records of Finance Bill 2026 votes By Dzuya Walter August 31, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs a House sitting in th …

    Court declines to certify as urgent case seeking records of Finance Bill 2026 votes
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Kalonzo referenced National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula's recent ridicule of MPs who allegedly demand as much as Ksh.400,000 from struggling parents in exchange for TSC appointment letters. …

    Kalonzo gives TSC, NPS, KDF 7 days to address bribery claims during recruitment or else…
  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 28 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against undermining the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that attempts to interfere with its operations and procurement processes could erode public confiden …

    Wetangula: Politicians Cannot Choose the ‘Referee’ Ahead of 2027 Polls
  10. Citizen Digital

    Parliament moves to Supreme Court to challenge removal of clauses in Cybercrime Act By Dzuya Walter August 27, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs a House sitting in th …

    Parliament moves to Supreme Court to challenge removal of clauses in Cybercrime Act
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 26 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has attended the General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing the occasion as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill. …

    Wetangula Attends Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience at Vatican
  12. Citizen Digital

    Wetangula's exposé reveals how State House has politicized teacher employment By Vincent Obadha August 25, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assemby Speaker Moses Wetangula addresses the N …

    Wetangula's exposé reveals how State House has politicized teacher employment

Friday 25 September

  1. Wetangula rebukes Uhuru over 2022 election remarks

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticised retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for recent remarks questioning the outcome of the 2022 General Election, accusing him of reviving political divisions and ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 polls. Wetangula defended President William Ruto's record and urged focus on national unity and development.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Natembeya: Western Kenya region pursuing presidency, not deputy post

    Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya said the western Kenya region will not accept a deputy president position from President William Ruto, stating that Luhya people are aiming for the top position in the 2027 elections.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of backing opposition efforts

    President William Ruto's allies, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday of backing opposition efforts to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration and called on him to show respect for the office of retired president.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ruto's political allies depend on his 2027 reelection for survival

    Politicians including second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid because their own political futures depend on his victory, with some facing political oblivion or relying on lucrative appointments if he loses.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

  1. Moi's long-serving personal physician Dr David Silverstein dies

    Dr David Silverstein, the personal physician to former President Daniel arap Moi, has died. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula paid tribute to Silverstein's decades of service to Moi and his contributions to Kenya's medical profession.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 31 August

  1. High Court refuses urgent hearing for Finance Bill 2026 vote records case

    A High Court judge declined to hear as urgent a case seeking records of how Members of Parliament voted on the Finance Bill 2026, instead directing that the main case be fast-tracked. Francis Awino filed the case asking Parliament to preserve and provide official records showing which lawmakers were present and how they participated in crucial votes, including attendance registers, voting records, and Hansard.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Kalonzo demands TSC, NPS, KDF address recruitment bribery claims

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the Teachers Service Commission, National Police Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces a seven-day ultimatum to address alleged bribery in their recruitment systems. He condemned the government for politicizing recruitment to favor government supporters and criticized claims that MPs demand bribes for TSC appointment letters.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wetangula warns politicians against undermining IEBC before 2027 polls

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Parliament appeals Supreme Court on cybercrime law sections

    Kenya's National Assembly has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking reinstatement of Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which a lower court struck down as unconstitutional. Parliament argues the sections do not infringe freedom of expression as they target deliberate spread of false information rather than opinion, satire, or honest mistakes.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Wetangula attends papal general audience at Vatican

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended a General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill where faithful gathered to receive the Pope's message of peace, hope and service to humanity.

    26 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Speaker Wetangula exposes politicization of teacher recruitment system

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula publicly condemned MPs who allegedly demand as much as Ksh.400,000 from parents in exchange for Teachers Service Commission appointment letters, describing the practice as immoral. Wetangula's remarks clarified that the State House has political control over Kenya's teacher recruitment system, though he did not name specific MPs or provide details of the recruitment exercise in question.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders rally Western Kenya for Ruto 2027 re-election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and other Kenya Kwanza leaders campaigned in Likuyani, calling for unity and support for President William Ruto's second-term bid while urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Senator Sifuna calls Ruto 'biggest problem,' calls for 2027 change

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has renewed attacks on President William Ruto, declaring him "the biggest problem in this country" and calling for a new administration in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna accused Ruto of misleading Kenyans with unfulfilled 2022 campaign promises built on slogans like "hustler" and "bottom-up."

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. National Assembly passes Sports Amendment Bill against match-fixing

    The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which criminalises match-fixing and manipulation of sporting competitions in Kenya. The legislation introduces a legal definition of manipulation of sports competitions and strengthens the investigative role of Sports Kenya.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Health reforms have curbed corruption, reshaped care financing

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said health reforms initiated by the Kenya Kwanza administration are addressing corruption and access to quality care, with Parliament passing four key health laws in 2023 including the Primary Health Care Act and the Facility Improvement Financing Act.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Wetangula in New Delhi to strengthen Kenya-India parliamentary ties

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has arrived in New Delhi for an official visit to the Lok Sabha aimed at strengthening parliamentary relations and bilateral cooperation between Kenya and India. The visit follows an invitation from Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with the two countries seeking to deepen longstanding ties through legislative exchanges and cooperation.

    13 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. MPs pass bill to criminalise match-fixing in Kenya

    Members of Parliament have passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at Second Reading, seeking to amend the Sports Act with a legal framework to define, investigate and punish match-fixing and sports competition manipulation. If enacted, the bill will grant regulatory bodies investigative powers and introduce penalties including up to one year imprisonment and fines up to KSh1 million for offenders.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders dismiss opposition's Ol Kalou by-election celebrations

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Health CS Aden Duale and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's celebrations following the Ol Kalou by-election victory, claiming the contest was between the Democracy for Citizens Party and Jubilee Party, not Kenya Kwanza.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Wetangula, Lusaka heckled at school football final

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka were heckled by a hostile crowd while attending the Western Region Secondary Schools football final match between Musingu Boys and Kakamega Boys at Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Ruto allies intensify campaign to deny Natembeya second term

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has declared efforts to prevent Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from winning re-election in 2027, announcing plans to field a single candidate from among three potential opponents. Speaker Moses Wetangula has similarly endorsed Susan Nakhumicha as Natembeya's challenger, saying he relocated his political base to Kitale to secure western region votes for President Ruto's re-election.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kenya signs Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill into law

    President William Ruto signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law on Wednesday, July 8, creating a legal mechanism to save part of Kenya's oil, mineral and privatisation earnings while protecting the funds from political misuse and debt repayment. The law requires at least 30 per cent of resources channelled into the fund to be locked away for future generations and bars cash withdrawals within three months of a General Election unless the fund's board, Parliament and the auditor general approve.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Malala backs Sifuna for opposition party ticket

    DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says the United Opposition must name Sifuna in their opposition ticket, arguing the Mulembe nation has been overlooked and deserves representation in a top position. He pledges to defend Luhya community interests and will not support the opposition ticket if Sifuna and other Luhya leaders are not given top seats.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

  1. Speaker Wetangula's family holds multiple high-ranking government positions

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula's family members occupy multiple government positions including Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Members of Parliament, and Presidential Advisors, giving the family significant influence in Kenya's governance and political leadership.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Wetangula, Duale urge Luhya community to back Ruto's 2027 re-election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale have urged the Luhya community to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that backing the incumbent would help western Kenya secure the presidency in 2032. Duale noted that more than 1.5 million people in the western region have not registered as voters.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders defend Ruto's development record

    Kenya Kwanza leaders led by Speaker Moses Wetangula and Senate Majority leader Cheruiyot defended President William Ruto's administration during political rallies in Vihiga, Uasin Gishu and Ukambani, arguing that Kenyans are benefiting from its development achievements and urging support for Ruto's second-term bid.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court strikes out Finance Act 2026 constitutionality petition

    The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. Broad-based government leaders accuse opposition of inciting Gen Z protests

    Leaders from the broad-based government, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, have accused opposition parties of inciting youth into protests, saying the opposition lacks a development record and uses street protests for selfish gains rather than presenting policy alternatives.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Ford Kenya endorses Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza gubernatorial candidate

    Ford Kenya leaders, including Speaker Moses Wetangula, have endorsed former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as the Kenya Kwanza preferred candidate for Trans-Nzoia governor in 2027, urging other UDA aspirants Dr Chris Wamalwa and Maurice Bisau to withdraw from the race.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro absent during Finance Bill Third Reading vote

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Tea warehouses hold 10.5 million kg unsold since levy introduction

    Mombasa tea warehouses are holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of a Sh 2.28 per kilo levy for export, with east-of-rift factories accumulating 9,142,657 kgs and west-of-rift factories 1,141,414 kgs in the last five auctions between May 1 and June 2. Tea farmers have called on the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary to address the levy, citing concerns about industry collapse and a shift in buyer preference to teas from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

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