The fight for control in Parliament has taken a new turn after Speaker Moses Wetangula ruled that Kenya Kwanza has the majority in the National Assembly.
This decision has angered the Azimio la Umoja coalition, with Minority Leader Junet Mohammed leading the opposition against Wetangula. Junet has warned that things will get messy and noisy, with many people affected.
He accused Wetangula of being unfair and said Parliament is now controlled by the Executive instead of being independent. According to him, Wetangula’s ruling gives too much power to Kenya Kwanza and weakens the opposition. In response, Azimio has decided to remove its members from the House Business Committee.
This committee decides what happens in Parliament, so their withdrawal is a sign that they do not accept Wetangula’s leadership. Junet has also warned that any Azimio member who does not follow this decision will be removed from their parliamentary roles.
This conflict has led to talk of an impeachment motion against Wetangula. Azimio leaders believe that he can no longer be trusted to lead Parliament fairly.
If they go ahead with impeachment, Parliament will face more problems. Removing Wetangula would not be easy because Kenya Kwanza has more members, and Azimio would need support from some of them to succeed.
However, in politics, things can change, and unexpected alliances can be formed.There are also reports that some Kenya Kwanza members are unhappy with how things are being handled.
If this discontent grows, Wetangula could find himself in trouble. If Azimio pushes hard and some Kenya Kwanza members agree with them, he might not be able to survive the challenge.
In the coming days, Wetangula’s actions will determine his fate. If he continues to be seen as biased, pressure on him will increase. If he manages to control the situation and keep Kenya Kwanza united, he might be able to stay in power.
The fight between the two sides is making it hard for Parliament to function properly. Laws and policies may be delayed because of the ongoing conflict.
The outcome of this battle will not only affect Wetangula but also shape Kenya’s politics in the future. All eyes are now on Parliament to see what happens next.
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