Dr Moses Moses Wetang’ula addressing the western media at his Karen home in Nairobi….Photo/IP
NAIROBI, Kenya (IP)
National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang’ula has firmly announced that he will not be returning to the political kiddie pool of governors, MPs, or senators after his term as Speaker, declaring instead that he is aiming for loftier heights — presumably somewhere between State House and the history books.
Speaking to Western Kenya vernacular media outlets, Wetang’ula described the idea of going “backward” as laughable.
“You will not see me running for governor,Senator or MP… I now can only go up and not back,” he said, sounding like someone who just discovered the escalator in politics.
Backwards Is So Last Season
In addition to closing the door on county politics, Wetang’ula also took shots at internal party drama, brushing aside complaints after his preferred candidates lost local elections.
“Politics is dynamic,” he said, which in layman’s terms might mean: “Stop whining, the Speaker is still boss.”
He didn’t stop there. Wetang’ula also had words for opposition figures, accusing some of selling anger and tribalism as if they were bestsellers, and warned that emotional voting could lead Kenya back to political chaos — basically a polite way of saying, “Don’t mess this up for me.”
The Speaker has also taken it upon himself to lecture MPs about attending committee meetings, reminding lawmakers that quorum isn’t just a suggestion for lazy afternoons — a note many MPs might have found painfully familiar.
Unity, Courtesy of Wetang’ula
In typical grandstanding fashion, Wetang’ula reminded the nation that politics should be about unity, respect, and not hurling insults like they’re party favors.
He urged Kenyans to bury divisive politics — an appeal that sounds noble, until you remember he’s one of the most vocal players stirring the pot himself.
The Big Picture
Wetang’ula’s repeated refusals to “step back” from national issues, combined with his subtle (and not-so-subtle) claims to higher office, suggest a clear message: the man has bigger ambitions than the county level — and anyone who still thinks of him as a local player might want to adjust their perspective… or get a pair of binoculars.
As he sets his sights higher, one can only wonder if the next time he speaks, he’ll be giving the country advice on how to run the world — because apparently, going down is no longer on his itinerary.
