Wetang'ula says 56pc 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 has predicted that over 56% of current Members of Parliament will not be re-elected in the upcoming general election, citing rising political temperatures and public dissatisfaction. He advised lawmakers to invest in pension schemes due to the tough electoral landscape ahead.

Wetang'ula stated that over 56% of current MPs are unlikely to return, urging them to secure their future with pension investments.
The Speaker also addressed concerns from Cabinet Secretaries (CS's) and Principal Secretaries (PS’s) regarding “harassment and double summons” by parliamentary committees.
Deputy Minority Leader Ader Robert Mbui emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the planned privatization of public assets like KPC and Safaricom.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa defended the privatization plan, assuring that funds would go towards development projects, not debt repayment.

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