National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula spent the weekend in Bungoma County, where he led a boda boda empowerment fundraiser and empowerment programs and renewed his call for Western Kenya residents to support President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.
Speaking during an empowerment event at Lwandanyi in Sirisia Constituency on Saturday, Wetang’ula said the Kenya Kwanza administration had delivered tangible development projects across the country, arguing that the government deserved another term to complete its agenda. He cited investments in infrastructure, healthcare and the revival of key industries as evidence of the administration’s performance.
The Speaker urged leaders and residents from the Western region to remain united behind President Ruto, saying continued political support would help accelerate development projects in the region. He maintained that the government’s development record justified seeking a renewed mandate in the 2027 general election.
“We came out in large numbers and created the government in 2022. I want you to do the same in 2027. I don’t want enmity in my backyard, let’s stand together,” he said.
Wetang’ula’s latest political mobilisation comes amid heightened debate over the participation of parliamentary speakers in partisan politics. Earlier this week, the High Court issued conservatory orders restraining Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using the authority and prestige of their constitutional offices to organise or promote partisan political campaigns pending the hearing of a petition challenging their political activities.
