The National Assembly has resumed its sessions amid fresh political uncertainty following a court ruling that overturned Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s decision to declare Kenya Kwanza the majority party.
The ruling, which reaffirmed Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance as the rightful majority, has reignited tensions in the House as both sides position themselves for the next phase of parliamentary proceedings.
The controversy dates back to 2022, when Speaker Wetang’ula ruled that Kenya Kwanza held the majority in the National Assembly, despite Azimio having a numerical advantage based on the parties elected under its banner.
His decision was based on claims that several MPs had defected to Kenya Kwanza, but critics accused him of bias and disregarding coalition agreements.
However, in a landmark ruling, the High Court declared that Wetang’ula’s decision was unconstitutional, stating that coalition agreements made before the election must be upheld.
The ruling not only invalidated Kenya Kwanza’s majority status but also questioned the legality of decisions made under the previous arrangement.
Despite this, Speaker Wetang’ula has dismissed the ruling, arguing that it has no binding effect on parliamentary operations.
With Parliament now back in session, the political stakes are high.
Azimio lawmakers have vowed to reclaim their rightful place as the majority, which would give them control over key House committees and influence legislative processes.
On the other hand, Kenya Kwanza, which has enjoyed dominance in Parliament since the 2022 elections, is expected to put up a fierce fight to retain its influence.
This latest development exposes deeper governance concerns, with critics arguing that the Speaker’s handling of the matter has been politically motivated rather than based on constitutional principles.
His role in shaping the parliamentary landscape will likely come under further scrutiny as both camps prepare for intense battles over legislative agenda and leadership in the House.
As the dust settles, the question remains will the government respect the court ruling, or will political maneuvering once again dictate the direction of parliamentary proceedings?
This comes as Wiper Democratic Party’s leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused President William Ruto of perpetuating historical land injustices at the Kenyan Coast, alleging that the head of state is actively involved in grabbing large tracts of public land in the region.
Speaking on the second day of his tour across the Coast, Kalonzo addressed gatherings in Mtwapa, Kilifi South, and Kongowea, where he made sensational claims that vast pieces of land in Shakahola, Kilifi County, Mrima in Kwale, and Dongo Kundu were being taken over under Ruto’s administration.
“In the Mrima area of Kwale where rare earth minerals are extracted for manufacturing computers and other gadgets, 10,000 acres have been grabbed. In Dongo Kundu, people are being displaced while new buyers are brought in to purchase land in small plots. The same is happening in Shakahola,” Kalonzo alleged.
He asked the likes Ali Joho, Opiyo Wandayi, John Mbadi to resign from Ruto’s government and form and build the Azimio La Umoja Coalition.
