Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a scathing attack on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, accusing him of partisanship and misuse of his position.
In a statement shared on his social media, Salasya questioned the speaker’s neutrality, arguing that Wetangula has consistently leaned towards the Executive rather than acting as an impartial referee in parliamentary proceedings.
“We need to start to discuss the conduct of the Speaker of the National Assembly, whether he is a neutral referee or an agent of the Executive,” Salasya wrote. He urged fellow legislators to table a motion of censure against Wetangula, claiming that his recent actions undermine the integrity of the House.
The youthful lawmaker took issue with the Speaker’s handling of the controversial Privatisation Bill, which seeks to open up state corporations such as the Kenya Pipeline Company to private ownership.
According to Salasya, Wetangula used “technicalities” to block MPs from defeating the bill, thereby frustrating parliamentary oversight.
Salasya further accused Wetangula of engaging in what he termed as “executive propaganda,” particularly through narratives around women’s economic empowerment.
He also faulted the Speaker for allegedly intimidating lawmakers, citing an incident where Wetangula dismissed him as a mere “TikToker” during a House session.
“Wetangula must apologise ama tuanguke na yeye (or we go down with him),” Salasya declared, signaling a looming showdown between the Speaker and dissenting MPs.
The remarks are likely to stir political debate within Parliament, with allies and critics of Wetangula expected to weigh in on the censure calls. Whether MPs will rally behind Salasya’s push remains to be seen, but the controversy underscores growing tension over the speaker’s role in balancing legislative independence and Executive influence.
