Wetangu’la to Opposition: You cannot be in power without peace
By Aloys Michael, July 18, 2025National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed opposition leaders’ persistent calls for regime change, stating that no political force can sustainably govern without promoting peace and inclusivity.
Wetang’ula’s remarks come at a time when tensions between the opposition and government have been escalating, but his appeal for peace and inclusion may strike a chord with citizens fatigued by political turbulence.
Speaking on Thursday, July 18, 2025, during an empowerment programme in Shinyalu, Kakamega, Wetang’ula reaffirmed his support for the broad-based government and urged all political players to embrace unity for the sake of national progress.
“You cannot be in power without peace. Those who think they can shout their way into leadership should remember that stability is the cornerstone of any meaningful governance,” he said.
He called on the opposition to abandon confrontational politics and instead participate in constructive dialogue, stressing that inclusivity is key to addressing Kenya’s socioeconomic challenges.
“We cannot afford to be a country at war with itself. Politics of inclusivity and mutual respect is what will push Kenya forward,” the Speaker said.
Wetang’ula noted that the current government, which brings together leaders from various political backgrounds, represents a deliberate effort to foster national cohesion.
“This is a broad-based government built on the foundation of unity. We have worked with all administrations before and will continue to do so because Kenya comes first,” he noted.
In response to renewed opposition calls for mass action and fresh elections, the Speaker cautioned against what he termed reckless agitation, arguing that such moves only breed instability.
“Power without peace is a recipe for chaos. And chaos does not build nations, it breaks them,” he warned.
He further emphasised that Kenya’s future depends on leaders rising above partisanship.
“This is not the time for empty slogans or populist drama. This is the time for sober solutions. Our people are grappling with real issues: the cost of living, unemployment, insecurity. These problems won’t be solved through street protests.”
Calling on all sides to prioritise dialogue over division. We must learn to sit at the same table, not shout across the fence. The Kenyan people deserve leadership that unites, not one that incites.”