Wetang'ula Opens Up on Receiving Orders From Ruto to Influence Debates
There have been concerns over Parliament appearing to be rubber-stamping the Executive's agendas without serious debates even on matters of national importance...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has strongly denied allegations that he receives orders from President William Ruto or anyone else to manipulate parliamentary proceedings and outcomes. He asserts his independence, rejecting claims that he influences debates or decisions by Members of Parliament.
- Wetang’ula made these remarks during an interview on TV47 on Wednesday night.
- He stated that nobody, including President Ruto, has attempted to influence him on how to run the House since he became Speaker.
- The Speaker recently raised concerns about a "troubling trend" of MPs over-summoning Executive officials, with some being called by more than three committees on the same issues.
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