In late August 2026, Wetang’ula stated while campaigning in Bungoma that he accompanies some MPs to State House, where the President allegedly hands each of them up to ten TSC appointment letters for distribution to constituents.
He claimed certain legislators then sell the opportunities for as much as Sh400,000, describing the practice as immoral.
The comments triggered widespread outrage. Critics, including former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo, called it a constitutional violation that turns teacher recruitment into political patronage and undermines the independent TSC.
The Commission itself issued a circular rejecting the claims as “not true and misleading,” insisting that recruitment and issuance of employment letters remain solely its mandate under Article 237 of the Constitution. MPs challenged Wetang’ula to produce the letters, while teachers’ unions demanded investigations.
Manyora contends that Wetang’ula’s disclosure, made while pushing Ruto’s re-election, backfires on the President.
The Commission itself issued a circular rejecting the claims as “not true and misleading,” insisting that recruitment and issuance of employment letters remain solely its mandate under Article 237 of the Constitution. MPs challenged Wetang’ula to produce the letters, while teachers’ unions demanded investigations.
Manyora contends that Wetang’ula’s disclosure, made while pushing Ruto’s re-election, backfires on the President.
It reinforces public perceptions of job distribution as a tool of political favour rather than merit, particularly among unemployed graduates and young voters frustrated by high living costs and limited opportunities.
By linking State House directly to the process, the episode erodes trust in the administration’s anti-corruption posture and independent institutions.
With the 2027 polls approaching, Manyora argues such revelations could alienate key demographics in Western Kenya and beyond, complicating Ruto’s broad-based coalition efforts and handing ammunition to opponents.
By linking State House directly to the process, the episode erodes trust in the administration’s anti-corruption posture and independent institutions.
With the 2027 polls approaching, Manyora argues such revelations could alienate key demographics in Western Kenya and beyond, complicating Ruto’s broad-based coalition efforts and handing ammunition to opponents.
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The episode underscores how even well-intentioned campaigning can expose systemic vulnerabilities that prove costly at the ballot box.
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