{
  "id": 4221270,
  "title": "Wetang’ula fires back at Ruto critics, urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/wetangula-fires-back-at-ruto-critics-urges-kenyans-to-reject-tribal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/wetangula-fires-back-at-ruto-critics-urges-kenyans-to-reject-tribal-politics"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula rebuked President William Ruto’s critics, urging Kenyans to reject tribal politics as the 2027 General Election approaches. Wetang’ula made his case during an empowerment drive in Trans Nzoia County, defending the Kenya Kwanza administration and emphasizing the importance of voting based on policies rather than ethnicity. He urged politicians to stop using ethnic rhetoric and focus on convincing Kenyans with clear policies and a persuasive agenda. Wetang’ula highlighted the administration's accomplishments, such as recruiting over 100,000 teachers, improving healthcare, constructing roads, and expanding the Standard Gauge Railway network. He called on political leaders to promote national harmony and urged support for strengthening electoral institutions like the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Opposition figures like Rigathi Gachagua have questioned the IEBC's preparedness and independence, but Wetang’ula's deputy, Japheth Nyakundi, defended the commission by citing its successful management of recent elections, including the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election. Nyakundi challenged Gachagua and other opposition leaders to explain their alternative development plans and predicted a strong victory for Ruto in the upcoming election, citing his proven track record. He urged Kenyans to support Ruto for another term to ensure the completion of his administration's projects before a new government takes over in 2032.",
  "summary": "National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged President William Ruto’s opponents to take their campaigns to voters and compete on policies instead of ethnicity, as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during an empowerment drive at Holy Trinity Grounds in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County, Wetang’ula mounted […]",
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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."
}