Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang'ula, speaking in Meru on July 13, 2025 / HANDOUTNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged the youth to acquire IDs and register to re-elect President William Ruto in 2027.
He said there is a need for civic readiness ahead of the poll.
“We are glad the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is now in place. With just two years remaining to the next election, I urge all eligible citizens to acquire national IDs and register as voters,” Wetang'ula said.
He praised Ruto’s development track record, citing mass recruitment of teachers as one of the key achievements.
"Since President Ruto took over he has employed 76,000 teachers. In addition, there are funds allocated in the current budget to employ 24,000 teachers, which will bring the total number of teachers employed in about three years to 100,000. We have never had such a number since independence," Wetang'ula said.
"You should support him because he is delivering, he deserves two terms."
He spoke during an event in Meru and was accompanied by Governor Isaac Mutuma, Tigania East MP Julius Taitumu.
Wetang'ula praised the residents for supporting Ruto in 2022.
He also urged them to maintain peace and avoid violent protests, saying unemployment is a global challenge every government is working hard to address.
“Rather than engaging in violent demonstrations, let’s educate our children to improve their chances of employment. Peace is the only way forward,” the Speaker said.
Wetang'uls said the government and other local leaders are working to find long-term solutions to insecurity in the cattle rustling-prone Igembe region.
He said miraa farming remains a priority for the government and efforts to streamline the trade will continue.
Wetang'ula also criticised opposition leaders for showing disrespect to members of the ruling coalition.
He reminded them that leadership starts with respect and they cannot expect to lead when they look down on others.
"You have to respect other leaders, to earn our respect, you cannot be a leader when you don't respect others," he said.
He praised Taitumu for fostering a peaceful and hardworking constituency, adding that “there’s no way to peace, peace is the way.”
Among those present were John Makali, Catherine Omanyo, Elizabeth Kailemia and former Ombudsman chairperson Florence Kajuju.
