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January 27, 2026
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Wetang'ula 56 per cent of MPs will not be re-elected

Wetang'ula 56 per cent of MPs will not be re-elected

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula said the upcoming general election would be tough and tricky, citing the rising political temperatures...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula predicted that over 56% of current Members of Parliament may not be re-elected in the 2027 General Election, urging them to invest in pension schemes. He made these remarks during a three-day legislative retreat in Naivasha.

  • Speaker Wetang'ula highlighted the poor public perception of the current parliament and challenging economic times.
  • He also addressed complaints from Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries regarding alleged harassment and double summons by different parliamentary committees.
  • Other discussions included the upcoming Pension Bill, the privatization of public assets like KPC and Safaricom, the Grade 10 transition, and the need to combat misinformation through the Data Bill as the country approaches elections.

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