The debate intensified after he suspended MP Jack Wamboka from a key committee, a move that has triggered political tension and accusations of bias.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua strongly criticized the Speaker during a public event, accusing him of siding with the government.
He said, “You have led the National Assembly down. You are the Speaker of the National Assembly, not a youth winger for UDA.”
He added that opposition voices are being sidelined in the House, saying, “Mr. Speaker, let me address you since you are here… you allowed members to discuss me yet there was no motion that had been tabled.”
Legal pressure is also building against the Speaker. In 2025, the High Court ruled that Wetang’ula’s involvement in party politics alongside his role as Speaker created what it called an “appearance of bias.”
The court warned that such a situation weakens public trust in Parliament and the expectation that the Speaker should be impartial.
Some Members of Parliament have gone further and threatened legal action, accusing the Speaker of ignoring court orders, especially on the reinstatement of certain MPs.
One legislator said, “We cannot pick and choose which court orders to obey. The law must apply equally to everyone, including the Speaker.”
Political analyst Professor Gitile Naituli also weighed in on the matter, stressing that the Speaker’s office demands full neutrality.
He remarked, “When you are a Speaker, you are supposed to be a neutral person. This one is engaging himself in party activities like he is a UDA youth winger.”
Despite the criticism, Wetang’ula has received support from allies in government.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah defended him, describing him as experienced and capable of handling parliamentary duties.
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