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April 13, 2026
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Wetang'ula: Last man standing in Kenya Kwanza power politics

Wetang'ula: Last man standing in Kenya Kwanza power politics

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula remains the last man standing in the Kenya Kwanza coalition after resisting pressure to have Ford Kenya Party, merge with UDA...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is reportedly the last Kenya Kwanza coalition leader holding out against party mergers.

  • The Speaker of the National Assembly has maintained his position, refusing to merge Ford Kenya with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
  • Key figure involved: Moses Wetang’ula, party leader of Ford Kenya.
  • With the 2027 General Election approaching, attention is on whether Wetang’ula will maintain neutrality or pursue a presidential bid.

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