Kenya
Speaker of the National Assembly
Current holderMoses Masika Wetang'ula3,1,4
In office since 8 September 2022. Checked 28 October 2026.
How the office holder is chosen
Under Article 106 of the Constitution of Kenya, each House elects its Speaker in accordance with its Standing Orders, from among persons who are qualified to be elected as members of Parliament but are not members. Each House also elects a Deputy Speaker from among its members.2
Term
IPU Parline lists the Speaker's term as starting on 8 September 2022 and records no separate Speaker term. Under Article 122, the Speaker has no vote and a tied question is lost.1,2
Recent holders
Notable facts
- At joint sittings of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly presides, assisted by the Speaker of the Senate.2
- Wetang'ula became Speaker after his rival Kenneth Marende withdrew before the second round of voting, according to The Standard.4
Sources
- Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU Parline: Kenya, National Assembly
- Constitute Project, Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Constitute Project)
- Parliament of Kenya, Parliament of Kenya (home page) (28 October 2026)
- The Standard, Wetang'ula elected new Parliament Speaker (9 September 2022)