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Wetang’ula Rebuts Claims Ruto Failed to Honour Western Kenya Political Pact
Jun 28, 2026 at 03:21 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed opposition claims that President William Ruto failed to honour the 2022 pre-election agreement with leaders from the Western Kenya region, describing the accusations as false and misleading. Speaking during a church service at St Francis Miyanga Catholic Church in Bumula Constituency, Bungoma County, […]
Western Leaders Lobby Ruto to Pick Wetang’ula as 2027 Running Mate
Jun 28, 2026 at 08:04 AM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) A section of political leaders from Western Kenya has intensified calls for President William Ruto to nominate National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula as his running mate in the 2027 General Election. The said that the region’s growing political unity and voting strength justify the position. The leaders, led by […]
Wetang’ula Leads Kenya Kwanza in Rebuke of Opposition Criticism
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:26 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Some Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has criticised the opposition over what they termed as persistent and unconstructive attacks on the government. Speaking on Sunday at a church fundraiser at Kamobo Salvation Army in Kapsabet, Nandi County, the leaders accused the opposition of engaging in divisive politics […]
Wetang’ula Defends Pilot, Calls for Stronger Aviation Safety After Nandi Helicopter Crash
Mar 04, 2026 at 04:27 PM
By Courtesy of the National Assembly Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended Captain George Were, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Nandi, killing six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Hon. Johana Ng’eno. Speaking at a joint memorial service for the victims at African Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi, Wetang’ula […]
Wetang’ula Urges Stricter Aviation Safety After Tragic Helicopter Crash
Mar 03, 2026 at 02:24 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa and Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for stricter aviation safety regulations and heightened caution during adverse weather. This follows the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngéno and three others. Wetang’ula urged pilots and air service users to strictly adhere […]
Nation Mourns After Death of MP Ng’eno, Journalist and 4 Others in Nandi Chopper Crash
Feb 28, 2026 at 06:23 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya is in mourning after Johana Kipyegon Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, perished in a helicopter crash on Saturday afternoon in Mosop, Nandi County. Ng’eno was among six people who lost their lives when the chopper went down at around 4:45pm, sending shockwaves through the political class and the […]
National Assembly Approves Motion to Regulate TikTok, Rejects Calls for Ban
Feb 19, 2026 at 02:33 PM
By KPC Reporter The National Assembly has approved a motion seeking to regulate TikTok and other social media platforms in Kenya, dismissing claims that Parliament intends to ban the popular app. Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Moses Wetang’ula set the tone for the debate, clarifying that the House was addressing concerns around misinformation and […]
Speaker Wetang’ula defends Ruto over appointments, urges Luhya region to back re-election bid
Feb 09, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recently rejected claims that President Dr. William Ruto has sidelined the Luhya community in government appointments, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The Speaker said critics of the President were deliberately ignoring clear evidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration has given the […]
Wetang’ula Rallies North Rift Behind Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid, Cites Economic Gains
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged North Rift residents to back President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing economic stabilisation and the revival of key development projects. Speaking in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, on Friday during the burial of Mama Rosebella Jepkemboi Kosgei—the mother-in-law of Industrialisation Principal Secretary […]
Why Parliamentary Retreats Matter as Kenya’s National Assembly Heads to Nakuru
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:38 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu As Kenya’s National Assembly heads to Nakuru for a five-day retreat before the 13th Parliament’s Fifth Session, focus turns to parliamentary retreats—an influential practice shaping legislative work across Africa. Often held away from the glare of plenary debates and television cameras, parliamentary retreats provide lawmakers with space to reflect, reset priorities and […]