National Assembly Speaker Stories

Wetang'ula calls for speedy review of revised foreign policy as Kenya shapes global engagements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the revised policy as key to strengthening Kenya's role as a regional leader and an advocate for Africa'...

Calls for national heroes' burial grounds mount as radio icon Mambo Mbotela to be buried at Lang’ata Cemetery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Wetang'ula expressed disappointment over the planned burial of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela at Lang'ata Cemetery, a public graveyard know...

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

Delays in hiring new IEBC commissioners put creation of new constituencies in doubt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

Wetang'ula urged MPs to rally behind the IEBC once the new commissioners are in place, as their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the e...

Wetang’ula blasts MPs for pocketing allowances meant for bodyguards, drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The night allowance for each bodyguard and driver assigned to an MP is a flat rate of Sh4,200.

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

Speaker Wetang'ula approves notice of motion to impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The motion seeks a resolution by the House to remove Gachagua from office, under Article 150(1)(b) of the Constitution.

No journalist barred from covering Parliament proceedings: Wetang'ula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

To demonstrate goodwill, the PSC permitted media access while instructing journalists to closely comply with the established guidelines, including the...

Activist petitions court to order MPs back from recess to conclude Finance Bill
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 02, 2024

Kennedy Wanyanga, who wants lawmakers to return and start the process afresh, has sued Wetang'ula, the National Assembly, and Attorney General Justine...

Anti-tax protests: Attack on Parliament grievous and unforgivable, Wetang'ula says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Wetang'ula said the invasion shook the country to the core, resulting in the loss of lives close to the Parliament precincts.

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