Speaking on Tuesday during a lawmakers’ retreat in Naivasha, Wetang’ula said the meeting had come at a critical moment as the country edges closer to the next General Election.
He urged MPs to take advantage of the retreat to reflect on their legislative record and refocus on meaningful lawmaking.
“As MPs, always remember that parliaments are not judged solely by the number of laws they pass, but by the impact those laws have on the lives of the people and the strength of the institutions they leave behind,” Wetang’ula said.
He noted that with approximately 17 months remaining before the 2027 polls, political activity across the country is expected to intensify.
“As MPs, always remember that parliaments are not judged solely by the number of laws they pass, but by the impact those laws have on the lives of the people and the strength of the institutions they leave behind,” Wetang’ula said.
He noted that with approximately 17 months remaining before the 2027 polls, political activity across the country is expected to intensify.
According to the Speaker, this makes it even more important for lawmakers to strike a balance between political mobilisation and their constitutional mandate.
“We meet at a defining moment. As political activity inevitably intensifies, this retreat offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect and refocus,” he told the legislators.
Wetang’ula cautioned MPs against allowing political competition outside Parliament to undermine decorum and mutual respect within the House.
“We meet at a defining moment. As political activity inevitably intensifies, this retreat offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect and refocus,” he told the legislators.
Wetang’ula cautioned MPs against allowing political competition outside Parliament to undermine decorum and mutual respect within the House.
He reminded members that while disagreements are inevitable in a democratic society, they must not erode the dignity, integrity, and collegiality of Parliament.
“The dynamics of politics are unavoidable, but they must never be allowed to diminish the honour of this House,” he said, urging MPs to treat one another with respect both in the chamber and within parliamentary committees.
The Speaker also encouraged lawmakers to approach their legislative work with a long-term perspective, focusing on strengthening institutions and safeguarding democratic values beyond individual political interests.
The five-day retreat brings together all members of the National Assembly alongside the Parliamentary Service Commission leadership, House leadership, and committee chairpersons. The forum is expected to provide an opportunity for legislators to evaluate progress made during previous sessions and align priorities for the remainder of the parliamentary term.
According to organisers, the retreat will allow MPs to assess government performance in key sectors such as education, health, and governance ahead of the resumption of parliamentary sittings on February 10, 2026.
Lawmakers will also use the forum to examine the status of critical national institutions as the country prepares for the next election cycle. Particular focus will be placed on the readiness of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including issues related to boundary delimitation, voter registration, voter education, and electoral technology.
The adequacy of the legal and policy framework governing elections is also expected to feature prominently in the discussions, as Parliament plays a key role in enacting laws that shape the credibility of electoral processes.
Political analysts say Wetang’ula’s remarks reflect growing concern over rising political temperatures and the risk of legislative work being overshadowed by early campaign activities.
Observers note that with public confidence in institutions increasingly under scrutiny, lawmakers face pressure to demonstrate that Parliament can rise above partisan interests and deliver laws that address economic challenges, service delivery, and governance reforms.
As MPs retreat behind closed doors in Naivasha, expectations remain high that the outcome will be a clearer legislative agenda focused on strengthening institutions and improving the lives of Kenyans, even as political competition intensifies ahead of 2027.
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“The dynamics of politics are unavoidable, but they must never be allowed to diminish the honour of this House,” he said, urging MPs to treat one another with respect both in the chamber and within parliamentary committees.
The Speaker also encouraged lawmakers to approach their legislative work with a long-term perspective, focusing on strengthening institutions and safeguarding democratic values beyond individual political interests.
The five-day retreat brings together all members of the National Assembly alongside the Parliamentary Service Commission leadership, House leadership, and committee chairpersons. The forum is expected to provide an opportunity for legislators to evaluate progress made during previous sessions and align priorities for the remainder of the parliamentary term.
According to organisers, the retreat will allow MPs to assess government performance in key sectors such as education, health, and governance ahead of the resumption of parliamentary sittings on February 10, 2026.
Lawmakers will also use the forum to examine the status of critical national institutions as the country prepares for the next election cycle. Particular focus will be placed on the readiness of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including issues related to boundary delimitation, voter registration, voter education, and electoral technology.
The adequacy of the legal and policy framework governing elections is also expected to feature prominently in the discussions, as Parliament plays a key role in enacting laws that shape the credibility of electoral processes.
Political analysts say Wetang’ula’s remarks reflect growing concern over rising political temperatures and the risk of legislative work being overshadowed by early campaign activities.
Observers note that with public confidence in institutions increasingly under scrutiny, lawmakers face pressure to demonstrate that Parliament can rise above partisan interests and deliver laws that address economic challenges, service delivery, and governance reforms.
As MPs retreat behind closed doors in Naivasha, expectations remain high that the outcome will be a clearer legislative agenda focused on strengthening institutions and improving the lives of Kenyans, even as political competition intensifies ahead of 2027.
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