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Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency in Migori County on Friday, Wetang’ula stressed that Parliament will firmly uphold its mandate to examine how public resources are used.
The Speaker also acknowledged India’s role in supporting Kenya’s parliamentary engagement abroad, including hosting Kenyan leaders during the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth held in New Delhi in January.
Wetang’ula noted that ODM, now part of the broad-based government, is poised for renewed stability and growth following a brief period of uncertainty after the death of its leader Raila Odinga.
The Monday night accident at Malaha Junction occurred on the busy Webuye–Kitale highway and has left several families grieving, with many survivors requiring urgent medical attention.
Speaking on Tuesdsy, the Speaker warned pilots, leaders and other users of air services to strictly follow existing safety procedures, especially during unstable weather.
The Speaker clarified that Kibagendi must submit the apology to the Clerk, who will review its wording before the MP is allowed back into Parliament. Until the House receives a satisfactory apology, Kibagendi will remain excluded from sittings, committee meetings, and access to his office.
Wetang’ula reminded legislators of their constitutional responsibility over public finances, noting that they hold the ‘power of the purse.’ He urged Members to carefully examine the Estimates and numerical adjustments during budget deliberations, ensuring that budget figures accurately reflect policy priorities.
Wetang’ula said global instability makes it urgent for legislators to actively participate in discussions that promote peace and stability. He underlined that parliaments are central in crafting immigration laws and policies that uphold dignity and social order.
Wetang’ula said Bungoma is among Kenya’s leading coffee-producing counties, but farmers continue to receive meagre returns due to entrenched cartels, some involving non-farmers working in collusion with rogue cooperative officials to siphon off profits meant for growers.
In a gazette notice dated December 29, 2025, the Speaker said the decision took effect from December 6, 2025.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said the monument will be located at Chetambe Fort in Webuye East. He emphasised that the initiative aims to celebrate locals who resisted British rule and preserve the community’s historical legacy.