National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has thrown his weight behind President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, urging residents of Meru County to support the Kenya Kwanza administration based on its track record in development.
Speaking on Sunday during a Family Day service at Mutuati Catholic Church in Igembe North, Wetangula lauded President Ruto’s achievements, particularly in the education sector. He highlighted the recruitment of 76,000 teachers since Ruto assumed office, with an additional 24,000 to be hired under the current budget.
“This means 100,000 teachers will have been employed within three years. This is unprecedented since independence,” Wetang’ula told the congregation.
The Speaker urged Kenyans to reject violent demonstrations, emphasizing the importance of peace and constructive engagement. He called for national unity and encouraged the public to give President Ruto a second term, stating that his administration is delivering on its promises.
“You should support him because he is delivering. He deserves two terms,” Wetang’ula said.
He was joined by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi, Igembe North MP Julius Taitumu, and other local leaders. Wetang’ula also endorsed the re-election of Taitumu and Tigania West MP John Mutunga, who chairs the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture.
In preparation for the 2027 General Election, Wetang’ula urged residents to obtain national identity cards and register as voters. He expressed confidence in the newly constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), noting that the country had ample time to get ready for the polls.
“We have over two years to the next election. I call upon citizens to get IDs and to register as voters,” he added.
On matters of security, particularly in the cattle rustling-prone Igembe region, Wetang’ula assured residents that the government was collaborating with local leaders to restore calm.
He also addressed the issue of unemployment, calling it a global problem that the government is actively addressing through education and skills development.
“Let us educate our children to enhance their employment potential. Violent protests are not the solution,” he concluded.
