Moses Wetang’ula Aims Dig at Uhuru Kenyatta Over Alleged Sabotage

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has again aimed a sharp critique at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, warning that the former Head of State risks eroding his legacy if he continues to participate in activities that undermine the current Kenya Kwanza administration.

Speaking during a high-profile consultative meeting at his home in Bungoma, Wetang’ula emphasized the need for retired leaders to maintain the dignity of their office by serving as symbols of national unity rather than political protagonists.

The gathering brought together a massive delegation of over 1,000 stakeholders from Webuye East Constituency, including community elders, opinion leaders, women, and youth groups.
The Speaker noted that the country looks up to its former leaders for guidance during times of transition, and it is counterproductive for a retired president to be seen aligning with those he characterized as disgruntled elements seeking to distract President William Ruto from his developmental agenda.

Will Political Interference Tarnish a Retired President Legacy?

Wetang’ula argued that the stability of the nation depends on the willingness of past leaders to accord their successors the same environment of peace and non-interference that they enjoyed while in power. He suggested that the current political friction is an unfortunate departure from the diplomatic silence traditionally observed by predecessors.

“When a country goes astray, we expect senior leaders, including retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, to help restore order. But how can you do that when you appear biased, always complaining and calling people names?” said Wetang’ula.

The Speaker reminded the audience that respect in the political arena is a reciprocal currency. He pointed out that former Presidents Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki provided a peaceful environment for Kenyatta to govern during his ten-year tenure. He insisted that the same courtesy must now be extended to President Ruto to allow the broad-based government to deliver on its promises to the Kenyan people.

“We respect you as a retired president, but respect goes both ways. Former Presidents Kibaki and Moi allowed you to serve peacefully. In the same spirit, allow the current president to serve,” he added.
Supporting these sentiments, Webuye East MP Martin Pepela highlighted the long history of political support between the two leaders, urging the retired president to honor that bond by stepping back from active political interference.

Can a Broad Based Government Secure a Second Term for Kenya Kwanza?

Beyond the criticism of the former president, the meeting served as a strategic platform for Wetang’ula to consolidate support for the Kenya Kwanza administration’s longevity. He urged Bungoma residents to back President Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, arguing that a second term is essential for the completion of major infrastructure and agricultural projects in the region.

“The work will continue if we support the President’s second-term bid. We are working together with UDA in Kenya Kwanza and ODM under the broad-based government arrangement. Our message is two terms,” he said.

Looking further ahead, Wetang’ula signaled his own political trajectory, confirming his ambition to seek the presidency in 2032 once Ruto’s potential second term concludes. He revealed that he is already in talks with Members of Parliament and potential investors to lay the groundwork for a future transition.

Addressing local grievances, he also touched on the sugar industry, celebrating the revival of Nzoia Sugar and promising to end irregular permit systems. He concluded by moving to assure residents that their democratic right to choose leaders would remain protected, even as he builds a formidable political base for the upcoming electoral cycles.