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
National Assembly Speaker leading Kenya Kwanza parliamentary agenda and campaigning for Ruto's 2027 re-election in western Kenya.
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… outside the capital to directly participate in the national event.The celebrations brought together thousands of workers from across the country, alongside national and county leaders including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula …
Workers dance to 'Vaida' hit as Vihiga hosts Labour Day feteCitizen Digital
… 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 …
AFC boss Mruttu leads historic push for land, inheritance law reforms to empower vulnerable familiesCitizen Digital
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 teachersThe 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.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →