National assembly speaker Moses Wetang’ula has strongly condemned what he described as destructive, disruptive, and retrogressive politics, urging leaders across the country to embrace unity and focus on development.
Speaking during a development tour at St. Francis Kolongolo Girls Secondary School in Kwanza Constituency, the Speaker emphasized the need to prioritize service delivery, warning that political wrangles continue to derail progress in key sectors such as education and healthcare.
“Politics should not divide us or derail development. We must reject destructive and retrogressive politics and instead work together for the benefit of our people,” said Wetang’ula.
Wetang’ula raised concerns over staffing disparities in schools, citing a shortage of 28 teachers at Kolongolo Girls Secondary School.
He noted that while the government has employed many teachers, inequitable distribution remains a major challenge.
“We have enough teachers in this country, but the problem is distribution. Schools like Kolongolo are suffering while others have excess staff. This must be corrected,” he stated.
The Speaker also pledged to support infrastructure development at the institution, announcing plans to construct a modern multipurpose hall to improve learning conditions.
At the same event, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat, Susan Nakhumicha, raised concerns over healthcare challenges in Trans Nzoia County, particularly in maternal health services.
“Our mothers are suffering due to lack of quality healthcare by the county government, especially in maternal care,” said Nakhumicha, who is also a gubernatorial aspirant.
During the visit, Wetang’ula issued a bursary cheque worth KSh 715,000 on behalf of Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi to support needy students at the school.
Meanwhile, officials from Ford Kenya announced that the party plans to field candidates across all elective positions, including the presidency, in the upcoming general elections—signaling a renewed push to expand its national political footprint.
