Moses Wetangula Biography
Moses Wetangula is a Kenya politician, present Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, and also the leader of the FORD-Kenya party. He is serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.
He was elected to the Senate of Kenya from 2013 -2022 prior to his appointment as the speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, representing Bungoma County, and became Minority Leader in the Senate. He was also a Minority Leader in the Senate.
He also served in the government of Kenya as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2010 and from 2011 to 2012, and he was Minister for Trade from 2012 to 2013. He was Sirisia Constituency representative in the National Assembly from February 2003 to January 2013.
10 Quick Facts About Moses Wetangula
- Name: Moses Masika Wetangula
- Age: 66 Years (2022)
- Birthday: 13 September
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Politician, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Leader of the FORD-Kenya party
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh 1,160,000
- Net worth: $5 million
Moses Wetangula Age
Wetangula is 66 years old as of 2022, he was born on 13 September 1956, in Western Province, Bungoma County, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on 13 September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
Moses Wetangula Height
Wetangula stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall.
Moses Wetangula Education
Wetangula studied at Nalondo Primary School. He then preceded to Busakala secondary School, Teremi Secondary School, and Friends School Kamusinga. He was then admitted to the University of Nairobi, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. He was a member of the Board of Directors of ICROSS Kenya from 1989, stepping down when he became Kenya’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Tertiary / University
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: University of Nairobi
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
Secondary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Friends School Kamusinga
- Qualification: ‘A’ Level Certificate
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Nalondo Primary School
- Qualification: Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Busakala secondary school, Teremi Secondary School
- Qualification: ‘O’ Level
Primary Education
- Date: Not Known
- Education Institution: Nalondo Primary School
- Qualification: Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)
Moses Wetangula Parents
Wetangula was born in Western Province, Bungoma County to his father, Mzee Dominic Wetangula. His father is a former teacher in Nalondo, Bungoma County and lives in the village together with his wife. He is a polygamous man with several wives including the speaker’s mother.
Moses Wetangula Siblings
Mzee Dominic Wetangula is a proud father of 15 children in Mukhweya Village with charming wives. Moses is from a political family, with his brother Tim Wanyonyi being the Westlands MP. His other brother Fred Wetangula is a Nairobi Businessman. He also has a younger sister Emmeryncian Naswa.
Moses Wetangula Wife
Wetangula’s third wife is Anne Wacheke Ngugi, who was subsequently accused of attacking her husband Moses Wetangula and accounts for his infidelity. The second wife is a Bukusu lady who he married under the Bukusu traditional rites, had a child but failed her forcing her to seek the court’s orders to have him support the wife and their two children. The first wife was called Phyllis Wetangula, but he does not live with her.
Moses Wetangula Children
Wetangula is a proud father of a son Fidel Wetangula, and two daughters, Sheila Wetangula and Tamara Wetangula. He also has two children with his customary wife. He likewise has other children with his other wives.Ksh1,160,000
Moses Wetangula Salary
Wetangula receives a monthly salary of Ksh 1,160,000 as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.
Moses Wetangula Net Worth
Moses has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Politician, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya. Through his various sources of income, Moses has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Moses Wetangula Measurements and Facts
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Moses Wetangula Wiki
- Full Names: Moses Francis Masika Wetang’ula
- Popular As: Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Leader of the FORD-Kenya party
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Which
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Moses Wetangula Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 66 Years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 13 September 1956
- Place of Birth: Western Province, Bungoma County, Kenya
- Birthday: 13 September
Moses Wetangula Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Anne Wacheke Ngugi
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Fidel Wetangula) Daughter(s) (Sheila Wetangula, Tamara Wetangula)
Moses Wetangula Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Salary: Ksh 1,160,000
- Source of Income: Politician, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Leader of the FORD-Kenya party
Moses Wetangula Politics
Moses Wetangula was nominated as a KANU MP after the 1992 general election, serving until 1997. He has held several other previous public positions, which include that of the magistrate and the chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Board.
Wetangula actively participated in the organization of funds drives to set up projects on a self-help basis and has been offering legal services to the local people. He has mobilized women and the youth to initiate income-generating projects.
Moses was elected to the National Assembly in the December 2002 parliamentary election. In the Cabinet appointed by President Mwai Kibaki on 8 January 2008, in the midst of a crisis regarding the results of the concurrent presidential election, Wetangula was named Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Later in January, in reaction to criticism from the United Kingdom regarding the presidential election, Wetangula summoned the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner, Adam Wood, to complain, and he said that “our elections don’t need a stamp of authority from the House of Commons”. After a power-sharing agreement was reached between Kibaki and Raila Odinga, both of whom claimed victory in the presidential election, Wetangula retained his post in the Grand Coalition Cabinet named on 13 April 2008.
In March 2012, Wetangula was stranded in Bamako, Mali during a coup d’état. He was evacuated after being trapped in his hotel room for several days. Shortly after Wetangula’s return, Kibaki shuffled his cabinet. Wetangula left his post as Foreign Minister and became the Trade Minister.
Moses Wetangula Tokyo Embassy Scandal
Wetangula left his ministerial post on 27 October 2010 due to an ongoing investigation into his alleged involvement in the Kenyan Tokyo embassy scandal. It was alleged that instead of accepting free property from the government of Japan for the embassy, 1.6 billion shillings was withheld from the sale of Kenyan property in Nigeria and used to buy a less suitable property.
Professor George Saitoti served as acting foreign minister during Wetangula’s absence. He was absolved of the allegations and returned to the ministry in August 2011, though he permanently left the position a few months later to successfully contest for the position of Senator for Bungoma County.
Moses Wetangula Senator
After winning the election to the Senate, Wetangula was selected to serve as Minority Leader of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy. The Bungoma High Court nullified his election on 30 September 2013 and the Speaker of the Senate declared the seat vacant on 16 October 2013.
In a by-election held on 19 December 2013, Ford Kenya candidate Wetangula recaptured his Bungoma senatorial seat with a landslide win after garnering 149,458 votes against his main contender Musikari Kombo, who got about half of the votes.
Kombo, who was vying on a New Ford Kenya ticket, came second with 81,016 votes followed by independent candidate David Makali and Labour Party of Kenya candidate Bifwoli Wakoli at a distant third and fourth place respectively. Makali secured 2,155 votes while Wakoli garnered 1,899 votes from a total of 942 polling stations, with a 57 percent voter turnout.
Moses Wetangula Wealth
Moses is a wealthy man. He owns property along Ngong Road in Nairobi. He also has some residual shares in Wetangula, Adan, Makokha & Company Advocates.
Moses Wetangula House
Wetangula’s car park at his home in Karen, Nairobi. The home has large windows that draw in a lot of natural light in the living room which also features a fireplace. The high ceiling in the living room boasts brown wooden blocks fixed in a parallel pattern that complements the beige color of the wall.
The home has an expansive manicured garden that can host 100 people comfortably, which is not bad given that the owner is a politician with very good discipleship. There is little doubt that the designers of the house thoughtfully planned before building the magnificent structure to maximize freedom of movement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moses Wetangula
Moses Francis Masika Wetang’ula is a Kenya politician, present Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, and also the leader of the FORD-Kenya party. He is serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.
Wetangula is a Kenyan national, born on 13 September 1956 in Western Province, Kenya.
Tim Wanyonyi is a brother to Wetangula.
Wetangula stands at a height of around 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
Wetangula’s third wife is Anne Wacheke Ngugi, who was subsequently accused of attacking her husband Moses Wetangula and accounts for his infidelity.
Wetangula has an approximate net worth of $5 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the political industry.
Wetangula receives a monthly salary of Ksh 1,160,000 as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.
Wetangula is a resident of Nairobi, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Wetangula is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Yes, he was elected to the Senate of Kenya from 2013- 2022, representing Bungoma County, and became Minority Leader in the Senate.
Wetangula is currently serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya.
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