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
National Assembly Speaker defending Kenya Kwanza government's development record and hinting at presidential ambitions beyond 2027.
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… 11:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A petition for amendments to the customary land and inheritance laws was officially presented to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula …
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Speaker Wetangula urges Health ministry to fix teachers’ SHA woes By Citizen Reporter April 25, 2026 08:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula hosts teachers from Bungo …
Speaker Wetangula urges Health ministry to fix teachers’ SHA woesCitizen Digital
Wetangula moves to solidify Western voting block as he rallies Bungoma teachers By Citizen Reporter April 25, 2026 05:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Addressing the educators, Wetang’ula reaffirmed the g …
Wetangula moves to solidify Western voting block as he rallies Bungoma teachersKenya 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tea volumes from Mt Kenya region factories have declined in the past three auctions as buyers shift to western Rift teas and alternative sources including Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The newly imposed tea levy at Sh2.28 (0.8 per cent) per kilo, which a senator claims was implemented illegally before parliamentary passage, is cited as a key challenge as the industry faces reduced market activity.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned by Parliament to provide an update on sector concerns, including a Sh 1.7 billion deal with the United States for an Ebola quarantine facility that has drawn public backlash and rejection from medical unions.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders from Western Kenya have formally demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, triggering a political battle within the ruling coalition that is expected to reshape coalition negotiations and political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 May 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have a duty to be the people's voice and defend the populace through legislation, but the National Assembly Speaker and Senate Speaker are being criticized for not speaking out over the fuel crisis affecting Kenyans.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have a duty to be the people's voice and defend the populace through legislation as representatives. House Speakers are charged with leading MPs in this responsibility, but face criticism for not addressing the ongoing fuel crisis.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro of hypocrisy over fuel prices, claiming Nyoro contributed to the current tax regime on petroleum products while serving as Chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee. Cherargei says Nyoro has no moral authority to propose measures to lower fuel prices after being part of the decision to raise VAT on petroleum products from 8% to 16% in 2023/2024.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula told retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to act as a statesman and support national unity rather than undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration, warning that continuing to do so risks damaging his legacy. Wetangula urged Uhuru to follow the example of former presidents Kibaki and Moi, who allowed their successors to govern without interference.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's political advisors, including PCS Mudavadi and Speaker Wetang'ula, are not being honest with him about Western region politics, a situation the columnist warns could ultimately undermine his leadership.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active political engagement and adopt a unifying statesman role, arguing that continued partisan involvement by retired leaders risks deepening political divisions as the country approaches the next general election.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
The government has reduced the presidential secondary bursary allocation from Sh400 million to Sh100 million for 2026/2027. The Institute of Public Finance argues that consolidating multiple parallel bursary schemes could eliminate duplication and provide full free secondary education with a Sh20 billion surplus.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Kenyan workers from parastatals, trade unions and companies streamed into Vihiga County for national Labour Day celebrations at Friends School Chavakali High School on Friday. Participants marched in organised groups wearing coordinated uniforms and carrying placards calling for improved working conditions and better remuneration.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
A petition for amendments to customary land and inheritance laws was presented to the Speaker of the National Assembly on Wednesday by Agricultural Finance Corporation chairperson John Mruttu. The reform aims to address legal complexities and barriers that have prevented vulnerable groups, including widows, orphans, and youth, from accessing land rightfully theirs.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Ministry of Health to address challenges teachers are facing under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, saying the issues preventing them from accessing quality medical services are valid and need practical solutions. Teachers have expressed frustration with the scheme, citing high out-of-pocket costs, lack of comprehensive cover compared to previous schemes, and calling for removal of co-payments and better access to specialized care.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula held meetings with teachers and union officials in Bungoma County as part of political mobilization efforts to consolidate support for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to education sector reform and emphasized teachers' influence within communities, following similar outreach to religious leaders and community elders in the region.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →