BUNGOMA – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has thrown his full support behind President William Ruto’s re-election campaign, praising what he called a strong delivery of government projects and equitable resource distribution over the past three years. Addressing residents during a women empowerment rally at Posta Grounds in Kanduyi Constituency, Speaker Wetang’ula urged voters to endorse President Ruto’s second-term bid. He pointed to major infrastructure, healthcare, and education initiatives completed or underway in Bungoma County as evidence of what he called effective leadership.
“We have come to ask our people to support President William Ruto for another term because he has ensured resources reach every corner of the country,” Wetang’ula told the crowd. “Stalled projects have been revived. Development is happening.”
The Speaker listed key gains for Bungoma County, including the launch of a passport processing center, construction of Masinde Muliro International Stadium, and the upgrade of Kisiwa and Sang’alo national polytechnics. Wetangula announced plans to convert Bungoma County Referral Hospital into a Level 6 facility, backed by an KSh8 billion grant from the African Development Bank. Wetang’ula said the upgrade would reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for advanced medical care. “Our people will no longer need to seek treatment in Nairobi or Eldoret. Services will be brought closer to home,” he stated.
Wetang’ula defended the national government’s plan to lease Nzoia Sugar Factory, saying the arrangement would guarantee farmers prompt payment for cane delivered. Wetangula criticized politicians opposing the plan, accusing them of exploiting factory challenges for political survival. “Some are trying to revive their political careers by capitalizing on the collapse of sugar factories. But we are offering real solutions,” he said.
Wetangula cited an increase in national maize production as proof that the government’s subsidized fertilizer program was yielding results. According to Wetang’ula, the country’s maize output rose from 35 million bags in 2024 to a projected 185 million bags in 2025. “This growth is not by luck,” he said. “It is the outcome of sound government policies.”
Wetangula revealed that the government had set aside KSh450 million for initial works on a planned dual carriageway between Limuru and Malaba. Wetang’ula said the road would ease traffic, support cross-border trade, and drive economic growth.
Turning to recent comments by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wetang’ula rebuked the call for Kenyans in the diaspora to stop sending money home. He emphasized that diaspora remittances, which exceed KSh400 billion annually, are essential to family welfare and economic stability.
“Kenyans abroad do not send money to the government. They send it to their parents, their siblings, their children to build homes and pay fees,” he said. “Discouraging that is wrong. It’s telling them to abandon their families.”
Wetang’ula described Gachagua’s remarks as out of touch, adding that they undermine the contributions of the diaspora community.
“That money strengthens our foreign reserves. Let us not politicize family responsibilities,” he added.
Wetang’ula appealed to Kenyans to remain patient with President Ruto, saying his administration is steadily working to fulfill its campaign promises. He described Ruto’s leadership as committed to inclusive growth and long-term change.
“Let’s stay focused on progress, not distractions. Kenya is moving forward,” Wetang’ula said.
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