Wetangula Warns More Than Half of Current MPs Won't Survive 2027
Wetangula noted that this will be highly attributed to the irresponsibility of the members in undertaking their mandate..
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula warned that over half of Members of Parliament (MPs) might lose their seats in the 2027 general elections, citing an actuarial report showing a 56 percent attrition rate. He urged MPs to plan for their post-parliamentary life by contributing to a savings scheme.
- Wetangula emphasized the need for a savings scheme to ensure MPs' welfare after leaving office, including health coverage.
- A proposed bill seeks to increase the monthly pension for former legislators who served between 1984 and January 2001 to a minimum of Ksh 100,000, despite opposition from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
- Currently, one-term MPs do not qualify for a monthly pension but receive a refund of contributions (three times the contribution plus 15 percent interest per year served) and a service gratuity of around Ksh 5.8 million.
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IEBC Delays Boundary Review and Registration of 32 Parties Stalls Ahead of 2027 Election - January 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the review and delimitation of electoral boundaries until after the 2027 General Election, citing tight constitutional timelines and logistical preparations. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon warned that these delays could significantly impede the 2027 general elections. In a separate challenge to the upcoming polls, the registration of 32 new political parties has stalled due to a funding crisis within the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). Amid these developments, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula warned that over half of current Members of Parliament might lose their seats in the 2027 elections, based on a 56 percent attrition rate. He urged MPs to contribute to a savings scheme, reigniting discussions on pension and medical insurance reforms.
