Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Stories

Wetang’ula flags Finance Bill 2025 as urgent, directs committee to fast-track review
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 13, 2025

The Bill, which seeks to introduce amendments to tax and duty laws and address matters incidental to them, was published on May 6 and has since become...

Wetang’ula orders urgent probe into Kasipul MP’s killing, demands enhanced security for leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Following the killing of the MP, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had instructed the police boss to take swift action and report back to the House.

National Assembly given 21 days to review proposed changes to two Bills Ruto declined assent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Speaker Wetang’ula referred both memoranda to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs for review.

Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve is dead
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

Speaker Kenedy Ngondi said Munuve was headed to the office in the CBD on Tuesday morning when he developed chest pains.

Chaos erupts in Somali Parliament over MP's ouster, Speaker faces impeachment bid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 20, 2025

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

Nairobi Speaker threatens to declare seats of absentee MCAs vacant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Speaker noted that the issue of quorum has become a recurring problem, affecting the smooth running of the assembly’s business.

Ousted MPs ordered to vacate offices as new committee leaders take over
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

Wetang'ula further directed the clerk to facilitate the transition by providing suitable office space and necessary administrative support to the new...

Wetang’ula warns National Assembly committees against harassing state officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Parliamentary committees have faced previous allegations of corruption, with some members accused of soliciting bribes from witnesses.

High Court suspends case against Speaker Wetang'ula over Majority Party ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Justice Ngaah noted that the court could not proceed with the contempt application until the Court of Appeal ruled on Wetang’ula’s request for a stay...

National Assembly dismisses motion to remove Speaker Moses Wetang’ula
Amina Wako  |  Feb 17, 2025

Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge confirmed that the Grassroot Oversight Initiative had sought to initiate a motion against Wetang’ula. Ho...

A champion of education: Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malava MP Moses Injendi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

As tributes continue to pour in, Injendi will be remembered as a dedicated leader whose contributions to education and governance left a lasting mark...

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'...

County Speakers move to court seeking to compel SRC to grant them Sh235m in car grants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

The Speakers argue that they are being discriminated against in the allocation of vehicle benefits compared to other elected leaders.

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...

Legal experts caution Wetang’ula over ruling declaring Kenya Kwanza majority party
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

In a letter, lawyer Kibe Mungai said the court had already determined that the question of the majority party was settled by Kenyan voters in the Augu...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Azimio MPs' attempt to pull out of House Business Committee rejected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

Wetang’ula dismissed the withdrawal, stating that it was time-barred since the matter had already been put before the House and any withdrawal would r...

Wetang’ula declares Kenya Kwanza as majority party in Parliament despite court ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

He acknowledged that the High Court’s decision had caused confusion but insisted that the numbers in Parliament remained unchanged.

LIVE: National Assembly proceedings
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 12, 2025

National Assembly plenary session.

National Assembly paralysed as MPs clash over Azimio’s majority status
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The Speaker is expected to issue formal communication on the court ruling before the House can proceed with its business.

Political rift in Mombasa threatens public service delivery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2025

The escalating tension has left Mombasa residents frustrated, with many urging both sides to set aside their differences and focus on service delivery...

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.

High Court declares Azimio National Assembly Majority party, overturns Speaker’s decision
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Court says Speaker Wetang’ula violated the Constitution by declaring Kenya Kwanza the majority in the National Assembly in 2022.

Kenyan MPs attend US National Prayer Breakfast to strengthen diplomatic ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Kenya and the United States have historically maintained strong economic and diplomatic relations, with partnerships spanning trade, security, and dev...

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...

18 Parliamentary committees to undergo restructuring as tenures expire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Among the committees whose tenure has lapsed are sessional committees, including the House Business Committee, Powers and Privileges Committee, Proced...

Abduction crisis: Speaker Kingi rejects request for special sitting by Nyandarua Senator
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Senator Methu had sought the convening of a special sitting to address the growing issue of forced abductions and disappearances across the country.

New north eastern youth parliament to engage young people on governance
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

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.

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