National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed claims that he receives instructions from President William Ruto or other quarters to influence debates and outcomes in Parliament. Wetang’ula’s remarks come amid growing criticism that the National Assembly has increasingly rubber-stamped Executive-backed proposals, particularly on contentious legislation touching on the health sector, infrastructure, and the economy. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during an interview with TV47 on January 28, 2026. Since I became Speaker, nobody, not even President Ruto, has called me to encourage me, cajole me, or in any way try to influence me on how to run the House. He added that while oversight is a constitutional duty of the National Assembly, it must be exercised without creating the perception of undue pressure or causing administrative paralysis.

Source: Daily Nation January 29, 2026 05:04 UTC