{
  "id": 2278888,
  "title": "Wetang’ula calls for peaceful political activities and end to goonism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/wetangula-calls-for-peaceful-political-activities-and-end-to-goonism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T01:57:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/wetangula-calls-for-peaceful-political-activities-and-end-to-goonism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is urging Kenyans to engage in peaceful, issue-based political campaigns and put an end to the rising trend of goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Ikolomani, Wetang’ula spoke on behalf of President William Ruto, offering condolences to the family of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale following the loss of his wife, Mama Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale. He implored both the public and politicians to remain peaceful, emphasizing that \"Politics must never divide us.\"\n\nWetang’ula warned that the growing culture of political violence jeopardizes national security and undermines Kenyans' fundamental rights to peaceful political participation and credible elections. He encouraged political leaders to compete on the basis of ideas, policies, and development agendas, rather than resorting to violence against opponents. Area MP Innocent Mugabe echoed Wetang’ula's call for peaceful campaigns, urging residents to provide a welcoming atmosphere to all leaders present at the final send-off ceremony scheduled for the next day, regardless of their political affiliations. Kakamega County MP Elsie Muhanda echoed the sentiment, noting that Mama Gloria would have wanted the same treatment in her final ceremony. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargey also cautioned against misinterpreting differences among leaders as disputes or conflicts, urging Kenyans to maintain peace as they head towards the 2027 polls.",
  "summary": "National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has renewed his call for peaceful, issue-based political campaigns and an end to the emerging culture of goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Ikolomani while consoling the family of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale following the death of his wife, Mama Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, Speaker Wetang’ula urged Kenyans […] The post Wetang’ula…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}