Broad-based family: Speaker's network in State jobs sparks storm

Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, is at the center of a political storm as questions arise about the significant number of his family members appointed to government jobs.

Dubbed "Papa wa Roma" by his supporters, Wetangula has been a key figure in lobbying for projects and positions for his home region. However, the article points to a striking pattern: multiple individuals identified as his relatives hold prominent positions within the government, raising concerns about potential nepotism.

This alleged network extends across various levels of public service. The family's influence appears to permeate the country's leadership, with members reportedly serving as Cabinet Secretaries, former Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Members of Parliament (both current and former), and Presidential Advisors. They are described as integral to the nation's corridors of power.

The article suggests that Wetangula's family represents a powerful bloc within Kenya's governance structure. Their deep-rooted ties are said to be a significant factor in the country's public service and political scene, leading to accusations that they are enjoying the "trappings of power" through these plum government positions.