Starehe MP Amos Mwago. Photo courtesy
Starehe Member of Parliament Amos Mwago has publicly demanded the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, alleging that Wetangula has compromised the Constitution by siding with the executive branch. In a letter addressed to Parliament on Monday. Mwago accused the Speaker of exhibiting partisan bias and failing to uphold the neutrality expected of his position.
His accusations stem from Wetangula’s public endorsement of a controversial motion targeting Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He argued that this action exemplifies a troubling trend of the Speaker prioritizing the executive’s agenda over legislative independence, which is enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution.
“Speaker Wetangula has allowed unconstitutional legislation to pass through the Assembly, consistently favoring the executive’s interests,” Mwango stated. He further alleged that Wetangula selectively permits contributions from pro-government MPs during debates, which undermines the integrity of the legislative process.
Describing Wetangula as a “hired gun” for the executive, Starehe MP stressed that the Speaker’s actions pose a significant threat to Kenya’s constitutional order, which mandates a clear separation of powers among government branches. “Under the 2010 Constitution, we operate within a pure presidential system where Parliament must maintain its independence from the executive,” he emphasized.
The Law Maker also pointed out that Members of Parliament are not obliged to support the President’s policies, highlighting their direct accountability to their constituents. He argued that Wetangula’s continued leadership compromises the integrity of Parliament and called for his immediate resignation to restore the institution’s independence.
The tensions between the legislative and executive branches have been escalating in recent months, with Mwago’s remarks likely to resonate with MPs who share concerns over the perceived erosion of parliamentary autonomy. As the political landscape evolves, the call for Wetangula’s resignation could signal deeper rifts within the National Assembly and challenge the dynamics of governance in Kenya.
As of now, Speaker Wetangula has not publicly responded to Mwango’s allegations, leaving the political community to speculate on the implications of this developing story.