- The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has warned the MPs about the challenges that may arise to be re-elected before the 2027 General Election
- Wetang’ula highlighted the 56% attrition rate of MPs, urging them to prepare for the upcoming elections in 2027
- The Speaker stressed the importance of consolidating the four Parliamentary Pensions Amendment Bills that are before Parliament
Nakuru – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has warned MPs about the next General Election of 2027.
On Tuesday, January 27, Wetang’ula opened the 2026 National Assembly Conference, which brings together leadership and members to reflect, align, and plan for the year as it continues its constitutional mandate.
What are the MPs discussing in Naivasha?
Discussions focus on the theme of “Ensuring Parliamentary Succession: Delivering the Agenda for the Fifth Session and Preparing for Transition”, with a focus on strengthening legal oversight, performance, and institutional impact.
In his speech, Wetang’ula warned that Kenyans may not re-elect several members of parliament in the next election.
How many MPs will not have a chance to be re-elected in 2027?
According to the speaker of Parliament, statistics show that 56% of MPs will not be re-elected in the general elections.
“It is not a new thing for us that political departure is an inevitable situation, and the result is from the Parliament, which is accompanied by reduced income. Yesterday I was leading the pension committee, and the statistical report shows that the average rate of our departure is 56%. So when we stay here, at least 56% will not see in the Parliament during the next Parliament,” said Wetang’ula.
However, Wetang’ula made sure that MPs are working hard to ensure that the pension bill for retired MPs passes and is approved into law.
According to the speaker, the pension bill will ensure MPs live a good life, including health insurance even after leaving Parliament.
“And we want to make sure that there is a life, and a good life, after leaving Parliament, so that you have health insurance. For this, I want to encourage, and I have discussed with the Leader of the Majority, that we have four bills for the Amendment of Parliament Pensions. One has been sponsored by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Sirisia, another by the Honorable Member of Parliament for Kimilili, another by the Member of Parliament for Imenti Central, and the most important is for the Member of Parliament for Kitui Central, Honorable Makali Mulu, which he inherited from Another MP.
“The four Parliamentary Pension Amendment Bills that are in front of the Parliament should go through a review so that there is a stable direction. I praise the members of the Pension Committee for their oversight of the Plan, which was seen with diligence, transparency, and commitment to continuous improvement,” said the speaker.
Will William Ruto be re-elected in 2027?
Along with that, the President William Ruto expressed confidence of victory in the 2027 presidential race.
Speaking at the State House in Nairobi on Monday, January 26, Ruto said that the alliance between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will be too big to fail.
The President announced that he is aiming for a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election, saying he wants to win by a margin of between two and three million votes through a possible alliance with ODM.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
