Also known as: Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse · Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse · Hon. Mwengi Mutuse
Kibwezi West MP who has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for opposing President Ruto and led Makueni leaders to join UDA in July 2026.
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Audio By VocalizeKibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for what he described as efforts to rally opposition leaders against President William Ruto. …
Mutuse tells Uhuru to retire gracefullyCitizen Digital
… "Alituondolea vetting, huku mmekuwa na shida ya security si imerudi, tulikuwa tunapigwa leo tuko salama," Laikipia Woman Rep Jane Kagiri added, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on his part said, "Wewe ni Mkenya na hukuwa unapewa kitambulisho, Ruto ametoa kasumba ya kitambo, amesema …
Kenya Kwanza leaders rally behind Ruto's Vision 2060, call for inclusive development charterCitizen Digital
… Among the high-profile politicians in attendance were Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, Likuyani Member of Parliament Innocent Mugabe, and Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse. …
Farouk Kibet leads high-profile delegation to Mandera to drum up support for President RutoCapital News
… The National Assembly adopted an impeachment motion sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, citing gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, abuse of office, undermining the authority of the President and Cabinet, promoting ethnic divisions, conduct unbecoming of th …
Junet: ‘If you got something from Gachagua’s impeachment, at least build a good home’Citizen Digital
… position ahead of 2027 race By Benjamin Muriuki July 23, 2026 07:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Kwanza leaders led by President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet (from Right), Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse …
Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to join Ruto, quit opposition ahead of 2027 raceCapital News
… He updated the delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, on the progress of development projects in the county. …
Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into UDACapital News
… He updated the delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, on the progress of development projects in the county. …
Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into UDACitizen Digital
… s in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind By PCS July 17, 2026 05:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto hosts a delegation from Makueni County led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse …
President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behindCitizen Digital
… s in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind By PCS July 17, 2026 05:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto hosts a delegation from Makueni County led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse …
President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behindCitizen Digital
… Rachel Nyamai, Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna and Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, alongside Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. …
President Ruto hits out at opposition, pledges completion of Thwake Dam by April 2027President Ruto's allies have defended the renaming of Talanta Stadium (a 60,000-seater facility) to Raila Odinga International Stadium, arguing it is a befitting tribute to the former Prime Minister's contribution to Kenya's political development, democracy and national unity.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's allies have defended the renaming of Talanta Stadium (a 60,000-seater facility) to Raila Odinga International Stadium, arguing it is a befitting tribute to the former Prime Minister's contribution to Kenya's political development, democracy and national unity.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto spent Sunday touring Ukambani, promoting development projects and pledging tax relief for lower earners as part of efforts to weaken opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka's support in the three counties ahead of next year's election.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for recognising his administration's development projects in Ukambani, particularly road construction. Ruto made the remarks during a four-day development tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties, where he commissioned infrastructure projects and announced additional investments in roads, water supply and land ownership.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and deputy Francis Mwangangi rejected reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is warming up to President Ruto's government, asserting instead that Kalonzo is firmly in the opposition and the frontrunner for the opposition presidential ticket in next year's General Election. Wavinya accused UDA-allied politicians in Ukambani of spreading falsehoods to disrupt Kalonzo's political base.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called on the Church and other religious organisations to play a central role in advancing the Beyond Vision 2030 national conversation and development plan, stating that planning for the country's future belongs to all Kenyans, not government alone.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, speaking at the ABC Annual National Women Congress in Machakos, said Kenya must move away from tribal politics and discrimination, and that his broad-based government will ensure development reaches all regions of the country.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pointed to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed—who claimed some lawmakers financially benefited from October 2024's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—as evidence that the parliamentary proceedings were compromised and the removal was unlawful.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of rallying opposition forces against President William Ruto, despite Ruto's past support for Uhuru during the 2002, 2013, 2017 General Elections and the subsequent repeat presidential election. Mutuse questioned why Uhuru would now oppose the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.
2 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for rallying opposition leaders against President William Ruto, arguing that Uhuru should retire gracefully given Ruto's political support for nearly two decades, including during his 2002 transition, 2013 and 2017 presidential campaigns, and repeat presidential election.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified campaigns supporting President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 and National Development Charter, speaking in Mandera, Kericho, Bomet and Garissa counties to urge regional inclusion in the national conversation and rally voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet led a delegation of lawmakers and political leaders to Mandera County on Saturday for a campaign tour aimed at drumming up support for the President and the ruling administration.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed some legislators benefited financially from the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and alleged that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was an "accounting officer" in the process. Junet provided no evidence to support the claims, and no official investigation has substantiated such allegations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and join the government, claiming the opposition coalition intends to sideline him from running for president in the next election.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on development projects including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on government investments in the county, including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Makueni County and announced Ksh.30 billion in development projects, including Ksh.15 billion for affordable housing, markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion for roads this financial year.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto told a Makueni County delegation at State House that the Government is investing Ksh.15 billion in affordable housing, modern markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion in roads this financial year, while pledging no region will be left behind in the country's transformation.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government officials including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and presidential aide Farouk Kibet have defended President Ruto's frequent international engagements as critical to attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening Kenya's economy, dismissing opposition criticism of the trips.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented final submissions before a High Court bench. Key disputes centered on medical testimony from a cardiologist, including questions about patient identification records and allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers for the National Assembly have told the court that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was conducted lawfully and in full compliance with constitutional requirements, arguing that impeachment proceedings are inherently political and that Gachagua was given sufficient opportunity to respond to accusations.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers representing the National Assembly and petitioners in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed his claims of being denied a fair hearing, arguing that impeachment proceedings are political in nature and guided by constitutional and parliamentary processes. The Speaker's lawyers also defended the conduct of the proceedings, rejecting allegations of bias.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →