National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has explained that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, governance, and daily life, and speaking boldly on the opportunities this technology brings.

Speaker Wetang’ula spoke while addressing colleagues, Speakers at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados.

“We now have improved decision-making, efficiency, and new avenues for inclusive participation. There is a need to ensure AI is used with vigilance and that fact-checking online is a collective obligation,” noted Hon. Wetang’ula.

The Speaker stressed the importance of vigorous verification, credible sourcing, and media literacy so that Citizens can separate truth from misinformation.

In his address, Wetang’ula noted the importance of building stronger networks that promote inclusion, integrity, and accountability.

“By promoting cross-sector collaboration, we can amplify diverse voices, safeguard democratic processes, and advance policies that reflect our shared values,” guided Wetang’ula.

Wetang’ula on Conserving the Environment

Wetang’ula has called for locally tailored solutions that empower both citizens and institutions to conserve the environment.

He emphasized concrete action from robust environmental safeguards to innovative, locally tailored solutions amid global climate change.

“We need programs that empower both citizens and institutions to conserve the environment for years to come, like the Kenya dream to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years,” noted Wetang’ula.

Wetang’ula expressed the desire for a shared responsibility to safeguard the planet for future generations.

He said that the Association has a responsibility to continue with building capacity, sharing best practices, empowering women and young parliamentarians, and defending the integrity of democratic institutions.

“We have to partner in the push for climate justice, for a renewable energy revolution, eliminate trade barriers among Commonwealth countries, and promote investment opportunities, ”said Speaker Wetang’ula.

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Oversight & Representation

He reminded the audience of the cardinal roles of legislative, oversight & representation, saying that Governments propose, but it is Parliaments that debate, amend, and decide.

“You scrutinise budgets, ratify treaties, pass laws that give life to our commitments, and hold the executive to account,” noted Speaker Wetang’ula.

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Commonwealth Secretary General

Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey called on the gathering to reaffirm the shared values, to exchange ideas and innovations, and to strengthen the bonds between them.

“Let us leave Bridgetown with renewed energy, not only to debate the future, but to shape it. Because the world needs hope. It needs cooperation. It needs solutions. And the Commonwealth – through its Parliaments, its governments, and its people, can provide all three,” she said.

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A past session of the National Assembly. PHOTO/Parliament.