National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has sounded the alarm over the rising number of fatalities linked to boda-boda accidents, calling for an urgent Kamukunji sitting to address the crisis.
Speaking during a session at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, Wetang’ula decried the growing toll of deaths from motorcycle crashes, which he said now exceed those from motor vehicle accidents.
“We cannot sit comfortably in this chamber while our young people are dying in the streets,” Wetang’ula told lawmakers, urging immediate deliberations to formulate a national response.
The Speaker proposed that Members of Parliament use their influence and resources — including the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) — to launch grassroots campaigns aimed at promoting road safety and restoring discipline among boda-boda riders.
He cited worrying levels of lawlessness on Kenyan roads, even among law enforcers.
“I’ve seen four policemen on one boda-boda, one of them sitting on the petrol tank like it’s a toilet. That is not the Kenya we want,” Wetang’ula said, calling for accountability at all levels.
Drawing comparisons with Rwanda’s strict enforcement of motorcycle regulations, the Speaker challenged MPs to emulate similar approaches in their constituencies and sensitize their communities on road safety.
His address also touched on delays in the release of NG-CDF funds, with MPs expressing frustration over stalled development projects. Wetang’ula assured the House that Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u would appear before Parliament to explain the delay.
“When the CS comes, no one—neither Ichung’wah nor Junet—will defend him. He will face this House and tell us, before the close of this financial year, that every shilling of CDF will be in our constituency accounts,” Wetang’ula vowed.
Concerns were also raised over the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), with Women Representatives lamenting the lack of priority accorded to their projects.
In response, the Speaker pledged to be a firm advocate for NGAAF.
“As we fight for CDF, we shall fight equally for NGAAF. No fund should be left behind as we work to transform the lives of Kenyans,” he said.
Wetang’ula encouraged MPs to approach the upcoming Kamukunji and Treasury appearance with serious intent.
“Come with your sharpest knives, your sharpest tongues, and your harshest language if you must. We must protect our people and hold this government accountable,” he charged.
The Speaker’s strong stance signals a new chapter in Parliament’s leadership, emphasizing action over procedure and pushing for tangible reforms at the grassroots level.
