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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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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