MOSES WETANG’ULA HINTS AT HIGHER POLITICAL AMBITIONS AHEAD OF 2027
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has hinted at pursuing a higher political office in the 2027 General Election, saying he is no longer interested in lower elective seats.
Wetang’ula signals higher political ambitions as he rallies youth support ahead of 2027.Photo/Courtesy
By Sonia Mitchel
On Sunday National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula hosted thousands of Gen Z youth at his rural home in Bungoma County, and there he was talking in a more relaxed way but still with purpose about where he wants to go politically ahead of the 2027 General Election.
When he addressed the crowd, Wetang’ula said he is not looking to go back down and compete for lower elective roles like Member of Parliament, governor, or senator. He basically made it sound like he’s moving in an upper direction now, saying his mind is set on going for higher office.
“Mimi siwezi kurudi hapa chini kuwania viti vidogo kama useneta, ugavana na hata bunge, ninasonga mbele na kuwania viti vya juu,” he said.
He also urged young people from Bungoma and the wider Western Kenya region to back President William Ruto’s re-election plan in 2027. His argument was that if the current administration keeps getting support, then development programmes would continue, and the country’s long-term growth path would be protected.
Wetang’ula went further and asked the youth to stay involved in national development even after elections end, warning them not to be used or steered around for political gains by anyone.
“Na vijana wetu msikubali kutumika vibaya na wanasiasa,” he said.
The Speaker also called on Kenyans to push for unity and cooperation across regions, saying that real partnerships among different parts of the country matter a lot for development to happen.
“Watu wa Western tuko tu na kaunti sita na kwa sasa ni lazima tufanye urafiki na Rift Valley, Nyanza na Mount Kenya,” h
e added.
The gathering then turned into a kind of forum too, where young people got a chance to interact with him and raise concerns about issues affecting the nation.
Some youth leaders who attended the meeting told their peers to apply for new national identity cards and replace any that were lost, following the government’s decision to waive the related charges. They also encouraged eligible youth to register as voters, so they can be ready for the next General Election.
“Na vijana tunawaomba tuchukue kura, tukuwe na kadi,” one of the youth leaders said.
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