• As the House prepares to reconvene for the Fifth Session, Members retreated to Naivasha to take stock, introspect, and chart the way forward.

The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula is urging Members of Parliament to stay anchored on their constitutional duties—making laws, exercising oversight, and representing Kenyans—rather than being distracted by early election politics.

“As political activity inevitably intensifies, I urge Members to pause, reflect, and refocus on their cardinal duty in the August House,” he said.

As the House prepares to reconvene for the Fifth Session, Members retreated to Naivasha to take stock, introspect, and chart the way forward.

The retreat presided over by Wetang'ula, on January 27, 2026 was themed “Securing Parliamentary Legacy.”

The 2026 Legislative Retreat of the National Assembly, convened under the theme “Securing Parliamentary Legacy: Delivering the Fifth Session’s Agenda and Preparing for Transition.” at the Lake Naivasha Resort, Nakuru County. (Photo credit: Moses Wetang'ula/X)

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It offered an opportunity to realign with Parliament’s constitutional roles while keeping the needs and interests of the country at the heart of legislative work.

Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah reinforced this call, observing that “lawmakers are the heartbeat of Parliament; their constitutional mandates are fulfilled through performing their cardinal duties of legislation, representation, and oversight.”

In the same spirit, Speaker Wetang’ula reminded Members that securing a lasting parliamentary legacy requires upholding the integrity of the House.

Wetang’ula emphasized Parliament’s “power of the purse,” urging Members to place great emphasis on Estimates and numerical adjustments during the budget-making process, ensuring policy priorities align with figures.

He also highlighted the importance of wellness and coexistence, drawing lessons from the 15th East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Inter-Parliamentary Games held in Uganda in December 2025, where Members demonstrated the value of health, fitness, and camaraderie through stellar performances across various sports disciplines.

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