Moses Wetang'ula
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global 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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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
Moses Wetang’ula has said that Parliament will enact the necessary regulations to support the advancement of Kenya’s nuclear energy programme.
Parliament to enact regulations to advance Kenya's nuclear energy programmeKenya· 2026-02-25
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has emphasized the need to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy through a robust parliamentary friendship group between Kenya and Egypt.
Wetang'ula pushes for stronger Kenya - Egypt parliamentary diplomacyKenya· 2026-02-18
Moses Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, directed Kibagendi's exclusion from the House.
Why Kitutu Chache South MP Kibagendi has been expelled from ParliamentKenya· 2026-02-17
The burial ceremony was also graced by National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
Kingi calls for dialogue between senators, governorsKenya· 2026-02-11
Wamboka argued that Wetang’ula, a long-serving politician, has repeatedly expressed presidential ambitions in past election cycles without building a national campaign capable of attracting broad-based support beyond his regional base.
MP Wamboka dismisses Wetang'ula's 2032 talk, pushes Luhya presidential bid for 2027Kenya· 2026-02-08
Moses Wetang'ula has predicted that over 50 percent of current members of parliament do not stand a chance of being re-elected.
Wetang'ula says 56pc of MPs will not be re-electedKenya· 2026-01-28
Moses Wetang'ula has predicted that over 50 per cent of the current members of parliament do not stand a chance of being re-elected.
Wetang'ula warns 56 per cent of MPs may lose 2027 electionKenya· 2026-01-27Wetang'ula rejects poll findings on Natembeya's Luhya influence.
Wetang'ula rejects poll findings on Natembeya's Luhya influenceKenya· 2026-01-23
Moses Wetang'ula has called on Germany to use its influence within the European Union to promote coordinated, humane and sustainable migration responses.
Wetang'ula urges Germany to champion humane migrationKenya· 2026-01-22
Moses Wetang'ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo.
Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probeKenya· 2026-01-21
Moses Wetang'ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo.
Speaker Wetang'ula 'hounded' by Jirongo's torch as DCI tighten probeKenya· 2026-01-21Moses Wetang'ula's role as Speaker could be challenged due to ODM's strategic moves.
Ruto allies on edge as UDA-ODM deal rocks 2027 election plansKenya· 2026-01-15
Moses Wetang'ula has urged political leaders to exercise restraint and avoid exploiting the death of former Cabinet minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo for political gain.
Wetang'ula warns against politicising Jirongo's deathKenya· 2025-12-25
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called the continued loss of lives on Kenyan roads a national concern.
Ruto calls for careful driving as December emerges Kenya's deadliest monthKenya· 2025-12-24Kibunguchy quit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula-led Ford-Kenya party.
Former Likuyani MP Enock Kibunguchy diesKenya· 2025-12-23
Moses Wetang'ula is the Speaker of the National Assembly and is being supported for his future political ambitions.
Wetang'ula gains regional support for top seat in 2032Kenya· 2025-12-20
Moses Wetang’ula, the National Assembly Speaker, expressed concern over the rising road carnage in Kenya.
Leaders raise concerns as road carnage gets out of handKenya· 2025-12-15Moses Wetang'ula announced the death of Joseph Hamisi and described his passing as a great loss.
Nominated MP Joseph Hamisi diesKenya· 2025-12-06
Moses Wetang'ula is the National Assembly Speaker recommended for the rank of Senior Counsel.
Wetang'ula, Kibwana, among 54 advocates recommended for Senior Counsel rankKenya· 2025-12-05
Moses Wetang’ula presided over the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected MPs.
Six newly elected MPs sworn in after hotly contested by-electionsKenya· 2025-12-02
Moses Wetang’ula is the National Assembly Speaker who faced defeat in the recent by-elections.
How independent candidates, local leaders upset big names in recent pollsKenya· 2025-11-30
Moses Wetang'ula is facing tough times after a shocking defeat in mini-polls.
Tough times ahead for Wetang'ula after shocking defeat in mini-pollsKenya· 2025-11-30