- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recalled the 2024 Finance Bill protest as one of his most dangerous moments
- During the unrest, a protester took the Speaker’s seat while carrying a dangerous weapon, almost putting Wetang’ula’s life in danger
- Wetang’ula urged the communities in Western Kenya to unite, respect their leaders, and cooperate for the development of the country
- The Speaker also supported the re-election of President William Ruto in 2027, warning against distractions
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has gone through it again protest of the 2024 Finance Bill that shook the country, calling it one of the most difficult moments of his leadership.
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Speaking in an interview with Sulwe FM on Thursday, January 22, Wetang’ula revealed that the violent protests, which saw protesters disrupt Parliament, almost cost him his life.
He said that during the unrest, a protester took the speaker’s chair.
What are the dangerous weapons discovered in Parliament?
When he was arrested by the authorities, the man was found to be in possession of dangerous weapons, which could endanger Wetang’ula.
“Sometimes we were advised to adjourn the session and leave. And we left the hall. Ten minutes later, a strange man sat on the speaker’s chair, and when he was arrested, he was carrying acid, chemicals, and spring knives. Those things could probably harm the speaker if he was still there,” Wetang’ula said.
“That’s one of the lowest times I’ve ever experienced. But when you’re in leadership, challenges are part of the game. They’re things I don’t even want to remember. I told my members those are things not to think about; we leave them behind and focus on the future,” he added.
How does Wetang’ula show support for Ruto?
During the interview, Wetang’ula also urged communities in Western Kenya to remain united, understand their rights, and cooperate with other Kenyans to develop the country.
He appeared to attack Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya in a subtle way, urging local leaders to prioritize service over politics.
He said some leaders use any platform they can find to criticize Wetang’ula and the Prime Minister Stay Mudavadi just to make them look good.
“Let’s talk. Let’s work together. I’m here today, tomorrow another leader will be here. Even former leaders played their role and left the scene. Life is a stage. You come and play your role, you leave, and someone else takes your place. Let’s love each other, be united, and be our brothers’ keeper. Let’s protect the interests of the country by working with everyone,” Wetang’ula said.
The speaker also used the platform to support the re-election of the President William Ruto in 2027, advising his tribe not to be distracted by distractions.
“Ruto means good to us. He has shown it. He has shown it,” he said.
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What message did Wetang’ula send to the leaders of Western Kenya?
Wetang’ula further told the young leaders in the area who are eager to seize political power, advising them to support the current leaders as they prepare for their time in leadership.
Using a traditional example, he explained that leadership is like helping friends pick fruit from a tree.
He explained that you must help the person who is planting to reach the fruit, and when your time comes, others will return the favor. This, he said, shows the principle of tolerance and mutual support in politics.
“If you want to be a leader, you must support those who are there, so that when your time comes, they will support you. That is the strange thing in life. If you insist that it must be you immediately, then you are not a good politician,” he said.
Is Moses Wetang’ula alive?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Wetang’ula denied online rumors claiming he had died, sharing a short video to reassure Kenyans that he is safe and well.
He revealed that he had returned to the country after an official trip to India and had already returned to work.
Wetang’ula had traveled to New Delhi for the Conference of Speakers and Senior Officials of the Commonwealth, where he held talks with senior leaders of the Indian parliament.
The talks aimed to strengthen Kenya-India relations, including reviving the training of parliamentary staff and creating parliamentary friendship groups.
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