Wetang’ula declares his presidential ambition
By Luke Oluoch, September 21, 2025National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has affirmed his interest in succeeding President William Ruto as the sixth president of the Republic of Kenya.
Speaking in Bumula, Bungoma County, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, he expressed his readiness to vie for the presidency after the incumbent, William Ruto.
Wetang’ula, while revealing his intentions, asserted that he will enter the open field for the presidential contest.
“I want to be the president of Kenya. Masinde Muliro passed on when he was close to power, as did Wamalwa Kijana. When Masinde Muliro died, it took us 10 years to get a leader, who was Wamalwa. When Wamalwa died, it took me another 10 years to reach where I am,” he stated while referencing the close stab by Luhya kingpins at the presidency.
The former senator has publicly supported Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing his development record, economy-stabilising efforts, and inclusive governance as reasons he deserves reelection.
Home support
The politician acknowledged the need to garner and solidify his base at home in the quest for the presidency.
He stressed that he remains keen on ending the Luhya community’s quest to produce the country’s president.
“When you want to be a leader, you must allow other people to use your shoulders to climb to power so that when your time arrives, they will also give you their shoulder to climb.”
“Personally, I am doing so, for the Luhya community’s dream of wanting to rule the country will be determined by the 2027 elections. We will support William Ruto, and after his term in 2032, I will be ready to take over from him; the field will be open,” he added.
He also further emphasised the importance of regional unity and having leaders speak in one accord.
“In this region, we have to speak with one voice like others. You go to other regions; like in Nyanza, they respect Raila. Ruto is equally revered in his Kalenjin Land, and so is Kalonzo when he speaks to the Kamba nation, but here at home, things are different. We have to support each other in this journey,” he stated.
His remarks on regional unity were echoed by former Bumula MP Mwambu Mabonga, who challenged the community on the significance of speaking in one accord and having a shared purpose.
“The only currency we have as a region is our unity. If we cannot speak one language, we will be doomed. It is the only way we can defend our unity and bargain on the national table,” he said.