Speaker Wetang'ula Rejects Kalonzo's Letter Removing Junet as Minority Leader Over Tying Issue.

(Speaker Moses Wetangula } A new standoff has arisen in Parliament after National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula rejected a letter, purportedly from the Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Coalition Party, proposing changes to House leadership.

The document, allegedly signed by Kalonzo Musyoka, suggested appointing Suba South MP Caroli Omondi as Leader of the Coalition Party Parliamentary Group, a move that would have replaced Junet Mohamed as Minority Leader. However, the Speaker quickly questioned the authenticity of the letter.

While addressing Members of Parliament, Wetangula revealed that the letter, dated March 9, 2026, raised suspicion upon receipt.

“I wish to inform the House that my office received a letter dated 9th March 2026, purportedly from the Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Coalition Party,” he stated.

He highlighted several irregularities, including the absence of an original signature and noticeable grammatical and typographical mistakes.

“Firstly, it does not bear the original signature of the purported author. Secondly, it contains several grammatical and typographical errors, including the duplication of the author’s name,” he explained.

One of the most unusual issues, he noted, was the repetition of the signatory’s name.

“We do not know anybody called Kalonzo Kalonzo Musyoka. We only know Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka,” Wetangula remarked.

In addition to language flaws, the Speaker stressed that the document failed to meet essential procedural requirements. Notably, it lacked a forwarding address, making it difficult to verify its origin or issue a formal response.

“Secondly, and most importantly, the letter lacks any forwarding address to which correspondence, including requests for clarification or responses, could be directed,” he added.

Wetangula also cast doubt on the legitimacy of the role mentioned in the letter, noting that the position of “Leader of the Coalition Party Parliamentary Group” is not recognized under Kenya’s constitutional or parliamentary framework.

Due to these inconsistencies and procedural shortcomings, the Speaker dismissed the letter and any proposals it contained.

“As your Speaker, I highly doubt that the letter originated from an office of the stature of our retired vice president,” he said.

He concluded that Parliament could not act on the matter:

“The Speaker and the House are unable to process any claim or requests contained in the letter, as the same is made outside the Constitution and the Standing Orders.”

The dispute emerges at a time when the Azimio coalition is undergoing internal restructuring, including recent changes to its leadership and executive organs. The timing of the letter—coming alongside reports of leadership adjustments—has intensified speculation about internal coordination within the coalition.

For now, any proposed leadership changes remain uncertain, with the Speaker’s decision effectively blocking immediate action and leaving the coalition’s next move unclear.