Kathiani MP Mbui slams Speaker Wetang’ula over political bias
By Luke Oluoch, July 21, 2025Kathiani Member of Parliament Robert Mbui has challenged the Speaker to rise beyond his political affiliations and cease to make political pronouncements deemed to be favouring one side of the divide.
Speaking on a live TV interview on Monday, July 21, 2025, Mbui maintained that Wetang’ula should remain a neutral arbiter, and his comments, when deemed to be siding with one political side, reek of bias and unfairness.
“I have listened to the speaker stating that politicians should leave IEBC to do its work, and I agree with him. However, he needs to stop politicking. He is supposed to be a neutral arbitrator when he sits on the floor of the House.
“There are certain offices where your neutrality must be seen at all times. You cannot be at a function and say two terms; then you are telling us you are biased. I know he got the support of the president to become speaker, but once he is the speaker, he has to carry out the functions of his office in a fair manner,” he said.
The Kathiani MP’s comments come after he also weighed in on the proposal to allow the electorate to recall their sitting members of parliament.
According to him, the proposals need to be fast-tracked for accountability purposes.
“If we have to have such legislation today, you will be shocked by members who will be facing recall. I am impressed that four constituents have tried it out. It is something we need to fast-track and ensure those who do not serve people are kicked out,” he said.
Mbui further opines that the time is right to have MPs recalled, as many MPs have turned against the wishes of their electorates and are only heeding the state.
“We have members who have refused to listen to the voice of their constituents: they have made poor decisions and are only listening to the executive. The law will help them remember that the people who elected you still have a say,” he added.
The MP’s comments come after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirmed that it had received petitions to recall four sitting MPs just days after officially assuming office.
According to article 104 of the Constitution and the Elections Act, 2011, Kenyans can recall MPs, senators, or MCAs only between two years after an election and not within 12 months to the next.