National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula speaking on September 20, 2026 / HANDOUTNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto’s administration.
Wetang’ula, who spoke at the funeral of Ford Kenya supporter Edward Musombi Munabi in Kapretwa Village, Saboti Constituency, said Wamalwa was in the “wrong political camp” and should reconsider his association with the United Opposition.
Wamalwa, the leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) is among opposition leaders working together under the United Opposition alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Attorney-General Justin Muturi and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
Wetang’ula said Wamalwa, whom he described as his younger brother, risked being let down by some of the politicians with whom he is currently working.
The Speaker said Wamalwa had demonstrated qualities that, in
his view, made him different from some of his political allies.
“The political formation my younger brother Eugene currently
supports and the people he works with will betray him. Unlike some of the leaders you are
aligned with, you are sober, respectful and measured in your speeches and
utterances. You are in the wrong political camp. Please join us in Kenya
Kwanza,” he said.
Wetang’ula also promised to stand by Wamalwa saying he would
remain available to support him.
“As your elder brother, I will always stand with you. I will
be your last line of defence,” he said.
The appeal comes as political parties and leaders begin
positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election with the Kenya Kwanza
administration and opposition groups seeking to strengthen their respective
alliances.
At the funeral, Wetang’ula also called for unity among leaders from Western Kenya saying political differences should not come at the expense of development.
He said leaders from the region could belong to different
political parties while still working together to improve the lives of
residents.
“Even with our different political affiliations, we serve
the same people and all they expect is service delivery not empty rhetoric,” he
said.
Wetang’ula also urged county governments to maintain a
working relationship with the national Government saying cooperation between
the two levels of government was necessary to deliver services.
He cautioned against allowing political disagreements among
leaders to affect residents.
“Residents go to the farms, pay taxes and need services.
They should not suffer because of political differences among a few leaders,”
he said.
The Speaker paid tribute to Munabi describing him as a loyal
member of his team and a long-time political associate.
He said Munabi had remained committed to Ford Kenya and had
played a significant role in mobilising support for the party at the
grassroots.
Wetang’ula said Munabi’s contribution extended beyond
politics to his family and community.
“Edward was a dependable member of my staff, a trusted ally,
loyal confidant and a long-time friend who walked with me through my political
journey,” he said.
He described the deceased as a committed Ford Kenya
supporter whose loyalty to the party remained unquestionable.
The funeral was attended by Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat Susan Nakhumicha and former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, among other leaders.
