Moses Wetang’ula And Kingi Likely To Serve Jail Term After Defying Court Orders

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi are facing potential jail time after a rights group filed a contempt of court application against them for allegedly defying orders barring them from active politics. The case centers on allegations that the two speakers continued political activities despite court-issued restrictions. Meanwhile, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans to consult with retired President Uhuru Kenyatta regarding the United Opposition's presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The consultation aims to determine the best candidate strategy for the upcoming electoral cycle. Separately, protests erupted in Kericho County on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as residents voiced anger over alleged changes to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) route and terminal downgrades.