A storm erupted in the National Assembly today after Speaker Moses Wetang’ula ruled that President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition remains the majority party with 165 MPs, while Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja maintains its minority status with 154 MPs.
The announcement, which came after weeks of political maneuvering and shifting party allegiances, immediately sparked outrage among Azimio lawmakers, who accused Wetang’ula of bias and undermining democracy. In a dramatic show of defiance, opposition MPs staged a mass walkout, chanting slogans against the Speaker and the ruling coalition.
Azimio MPs Cry Foul, Dismiss Ruling as ‘Political Fraud’
Azimio leaders, led by Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, dismissed the ruling as “a blatant manipulation of parliamentary arithmetic.” Wandayi argued that several independent MPs who were counted as part of Kenya Kwanza were still aligned with the opposition, making the Speaker’s decision legally questionable.
“We are witnessing the systematic destruction of democracy in broad daylight. This is nothing short of a coup in the House,” a visibly furious Wandayi said outside Parliament Buildings.
Former Majority Leader Junet Mohamed echoed these sentiments, accusing Wetang’ula of “acting as a Kenya Kwanza prefect instead of an impartial Speaker.”
Kenya Kwanza Celebrates Victory, Calls for Order
On the other side of the political divide, Kenya Kwanza leaders hailed the ruling as a reaffirmation of their strength in Parliament. Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urged the opposition to “respect democratic processes” and stop causing unnecessary tension.
“This is not a street protest ground; it’s Parliament. If they don’t like the Speaker’s ruling, they should challenge it through proper channels, not theatrics,” Ichung’wah remarked.
Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei added that Azimio’s reaction was a sign of desperation, arguing that “numbers don’t lie.”
What Next for Azimio?
With Azimio MPs having walked out, the next steps remain uncertain. Analysts suggest the opposition may challenge the ruling in court or attempt to mobilize mass action. Some have hinted at a push for fresh coalition agreements to reclaim lost seats.
Meanwhile, political tensions continue to escalate as the battle for numerical supremacy in Parliament shapes Kenya’s legislative future.
Will Azimio fight back, or is this the final nail in the coffin for their influence in the House? Keep it here for the latest updates.
