Speaker of the National Assembly Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula on Sunday led a high-profile delegation of national leaders in rallying for unity and the rejection of divisive politics during a Women Empowerment Programme held in Kitui Central, Kitui County.
Flanked by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, and other senior officials, Speaker Wetang’ula emphasized the need for national cohesion and cautioned against political rhetoric fueled by tribalism, bitterness, and personal ambition.
“In this country, we do not need politics of hatred or tribalism,” Wetang’ula asserted. “We must move away from divisive rhetoric and focus on uplifting all Kenyans. This country needs healing, and that begins with unity and responsible leadership.”
In remarks seemingly directed at Wiper Party leader Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wetang’ula warned against political manipulation and sectarian posturing.
“To my brother Kalonzo, do not allow others to choose friends or enemies for you,” he said. “Those who thrive on spitting bitterness must be reminded that Kenya belongs to all of us. Bad behavior will not be tolerated.”
The Speaker hailed the role of women as the pillars of families and communities, noting that every region, including Kitui, deserves equal access to development opportunities. “Women carry this nation on their backs, and we are here to walk with them,” he said.
Senate Majority Leader Cheruiyot reinforced the Speaker’s message, underscoring the need for servant leadership. “Politics must be about building each other,” he said. “We are here to help one another grow, not to tear each other down.”
Ichung’wah criticized leaders who claim generational leadership without genuine connection or representation. “Any leader who purports to be a leader of a generation, yet does not belong to it, is only using the youth as a ladder for their political survival,” he stated.
MP Mwengi Mutuse also spoke against tribalized politics, saying the region demands tangible development, not divisive narratives. “We want development in this region. We cannot entertain individuals who preach hatred and tribalism while ignoring the real needs of our people,” he said.
Deputy President Hon. Kithure Kindiki, also present at the event, commended Speaker Wetang’ula’s counsel and reiterated the government’s commitment to national transformation.
“The counsel given by the Speaker is sound and wise,” Kindiki said. “Together with the President, we are committed to fulfilling our manifesto to Kenyans.”
He highlighted economic improvements under the current administration, noting, “In 2022, the economy was struggling. The cost of living was unbearable. But we are working hard. Our GDP is now the sixth highest in Africa. We will deliver our promises to Kenyans.”
