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.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to “step back” from active political engagement and instead embrace what he described as the constitutional role of a unifying statesman as the country edges closer to …
Wetang’ula: Uhuru Kenyatta Should Follow Moi and Kibaki Example, Exit Active PoliticsThe Standard
… Acknowledging that layers of duplication in awarding bursaries have been hurting education, Moses Wetangula, National Assembly Speaker, directed members of parliament to formulate laws to integrate bursaries and public scholarships into one fund, early this year. …
Government moves to consolidate bursaries for free educationThe Standard
… 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 teachersNational 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →