National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has joined a list of Kenya Kwanza-allied politicians in calling for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to quit politics.
Addressing citizens at Lunyofu Primary School in Budalang’i, Busia County on May 2, 2026, Wetang’ula said Uhuru should withdraw from active political engagement and to fully embrace his esteemed role as a unifying statesman.
According to the Ford Kenya Party Leader, the retired President’s recent public statements, though significant, risk deepening divisions at a moment when the country stands in urgent need of cohesion, stability, and national unity.
“Former Heads of State, notably the late Daniel arap Moi and the late Mwai Kibaki, exemplified the dignified tradition of statesmanship upon retirement. I therefore urge Uhuru to follow in their distinguished footsteps and uphold this noble precedent,” Wetang’ula said.
These sentiments were echoed by several leaders in attendance, led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, who likewise called upon the former President to fully embrace the responsibilities and expectations befitting his retired status.
Uhuru has been under fire over his active involvement on the opposition leadership.
He remains the chairperson of the Azimio One Kenya Coalition and the Party Leader of the Jubilee Party.
