National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Stories

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.

Kingi warns senators against commenting on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot had expressed concerns that some senators had made public statements regarding the impeachment.

Mixed reactions as Kenyans weigh in on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The Speaker confirmed that in accordance with requirements of articles 47 and 50 of the Constitution and Standing Order 67, Gachagua will be given an...

11 reasons why Deputy President Gachagua should 'go home' - Kibwezi West MP
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The motion for impeachment includes allegations of gross misconduct and insubordination, with Mutuse stating that Gachagua has “insubordinated the pre...

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.

Speaker Wetang'ula writes to Education Ministry over duplication of bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

In a letter from Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge dated August 16, 2024, Wetang'ula expressed hope that the new policy would ensure fairn...

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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