Wetang’ula challenges leaders to make sober decisions ahead of 2027 polls
The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged leaders to exercise sobriety ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said leaders should prioritise agendas that empower citizens to make worthy decisions, not divide the country.
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Taking to his X account on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a service at St Teresa of Calcutta, Kawoundi Parish, Kisumu Diocese, Wetang’ula said the church remains the cornerstone of cohesion and integration in the nation.
The speaker had earlier accused the opposition of fueling voter anger ahead of the next general elections.
“With political temperatures rising ahead of the 2027 General Election, I called for sobriety among leaders, urging them to advance agendas that empower citizens to make worthy decisions, not divide the country,” the X post read in part.
“I joined worshippers in prayer and urged them to remain steadfast in seeking peace for our nation, that hate, lies, divisions, tribalism, and every evil intent may be neutralised.
Wetang’ula said that now that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is fully in place, he encouraged young people to register as voters and exercise their constitutional right to elect leaders they deem fit.
Elsewhere, the former Senator urged the IEBC to embark on gaining the trust of Kenyans as the country heads towards the 2027 elections.
On Lake Victoria, he noted that while cases of fishermen’s arrests have reduced, regional laws under the East African Community need review to ensure our citizens fully benefit from local resources.
Wetang’ula defends IEBC
In July 2025, while speaking during a church service in Bungoma, he urged politicians to respect the independence of the reconstituted IEBC.
Wetang’ula asked that the leaders refrain from making statements that could compromise the operations of the IEBC.
The speaker also urged MPs to pass the upcoming supplementary budget that includes funding for the newly constituted IEBC team.
“Politicians, especially some of the younger leaders, must avoid making reckless and prejudicial statements that could undermine the autonomy of the Commission,” he said.
The August House mouthpiece insisted that the IEBC is a constitutionally independent institution that should operate free from political influence.
“The Commission does not take instructions from anyone, regardless of status or position; not even the President can direct the IEBC on how to execute its duties.”
He stressed the importance of giving the IEBC the necessary support to build public trust as it sets in motion preparations for its upcoming responsibilities, including overseeing by-elections in various constituencies and wards, as well as the nationwide voter registration drive.
Wetang’ula noted that Kenyans have long awaited the reconstitution of the Commission, and they have high expectations of the newly sworn-in team.
