Moses Wetang'ula
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19565.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Moses Wetang'ula is a prominent Kenyan politician and the current Speaker of the National Assembly. He has been a vocal advocate for political reform and has expressed strong disapproval regarding the decision to bury media icon Leonard Mambo Mbotela in a public cemetery, arguing for the need to establish a dedicated site for national heroes.
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Moses Wetang'ula is criticized for failing to deliver on development promises to Bungoma residents.
Wamboka: Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i should back SifunaKenya· 2026-08-10
Moses Wetang'ula is the National Assembly Speaker whom Sifuna is urging to support his presidential ambitions.
Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in WesternKenya· 2026-08-10
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urged politicians to exercise restraint as political activity gathers momentum ahead of the next General Election.
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profilingKenya· 2026-08-05
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula referred the nominees' names to relevant departmental committees for vetting.
Ruto nominees face parliamentary vettingKenya· 2026-07-30
Moses Wetang'ula was mentioned by Aden Duale in the context of divisive remarks about community prosperity in Kenya.
NCIC put in a spot for lacking bite in fight against hate speechKenya· 2026-07-29
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula informed MPs on Tuesday that the President had exercised his constitutional powers.
Why Ruto rejected Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2024Kenya· 2026-07-29
Moses Wetang'ula has dominated through Ford Kenya in the region.
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is shaking Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-27
Moses Wetang'ula's dominance through Ford Kenya has been a defining feature of the region's politics.
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is rewriting Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-26Moses Wetang'ula is involved in a case regarding his campaigning for President William Ruto’s second term bid.
Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking caseKenya· 2026-07-24
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has embarked on an unusually busy schedule of consultative meetings reflecting the political significance of Sifuna's bid.
How Sifuna's Western tour has rattled Kenya KwanzaKenya· 2026-07-24
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has indicated his intention to seek the presidency in 2032.
Linda Mwananchi supporters warn against disruption of Bungoma rallyKenya· 2026-07-21
Moses Wetang'ula is engaged in a political strategy that appears aimed at securing a position as President William Ruto's running mate for the 2027 General Election.
Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027Kenya· 2026-07-21Khalwale announced he would reach out to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to rally behind Sifuna.
Khalwale, Savula clash over western Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-07-19
Moses Wetang'ula urged the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to bar him from participating in partisan political campaigns.
We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell courtKenya· 2026-07-18
Moses Wetang'ula urged the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to bar him from participating in partisan political campaigns.
Wetang'ula, Kingi Tell Court Constitution Allows Speakers to Engage in PoliticsKenya· 2026-07-18Moses Wetang'ula is declared the Western region's preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto.
Western region MPs rally behind Wetang'ula as Ruto's preferred successorKenya· 2026-07-14Moses Wetang'ula is facing potential jail time for allegedly breaching court orders related to political campaigns.
Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaignsKenya· 2026-07-13Moses Wetang'ula has urged residents of Western Kenya to support President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
Wetang'ula rallies Western region to support Ruto's 2027 bidKenya· 2026-07-12
Moses Wetang'ula is the National Assembly Speaker who has been barred from participating in political campaigns.
Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaignsKenya· 2026-07-09
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is among the leaders accusing Uhuru Kenyatta of political scheming.
Ruto allies claim Uhuru backs Western leaders to split Luhya voteKenya· 2026-07-04
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula led MPs in criticizing opposition leaders.
Ruto brigade confronts opposition in EldoretKenya· 2026-07-04Moses Wetang'ula’s endorsement of Susan Nakhumicha as the preferred candidate for the Trans Nzoia governor's seat has sparked uproar among UDA politicians.
Wetang'ula accused of favouring Nakhumicha in Trans Nzoia governor raceKenya· 2026-06-27
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity.
Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politicsKenya· 2026-06-20
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula led the defense of President Ruto's foreign trips during a widows' empowerment programme.
Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategicKenya· 2026-06-20
Speakers from both Houses of Parliament, Moses Wetang'ula and Amason Kingi, attended the event.
Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrationsKenya· 2026-06-01
Moses Wetang'ula is the National Assembly speaker who was not found to have violated the law.
Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speakerKenya· 2026-05-29
Moses Wetang'ula is the National Assembly Speaker and a prominent leader from Western Kenya.
Western Kenya leaders intensify push for DP slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election planKenya· 2026-05-27
Moses Wetang'ula appointed an ad-hoc funeral planning committee following the death of Johana Ng'eno.
MPs unite in grief at late MP Johana Ng'eno's homeKenya· 2026-03-02
Moses Wetang’ula is the National Assembly Speaker who conveyed condolences following Ngeno's death.
'Ngong': The fearless, controversial MPKenya· 2026-03-01
Moses Wetang’ula is the National Assembly Speaker who conveyed condolences following Ngeno's death.
'Ngong': Fearless, controversial MP dies in chopper crashKenya· 2026-03-01
