National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has eulogized his late elder brother, Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetang'ula, while urging politicians to refrain from turning the funeral into a political event. He spoke at his brother's home in Tuuti Kibabii, Bungoma County, following a requiem mass at Kibabii Catholic Church. Wetang'ula emphasized the need to honor his brother with peace and dignity, free from political rhetoric.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula delivered an emotional eulogy for his elder brother, Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetang'ula, during proceedings in Tuuti Kibabii, Bungoma County, on December 18, 2025. Following a requiem mass at Kibabii Catholic Church, he appealed for a dignified farewell without political interference. "I want to eulogise my brother in peace and dignity, and hope he will go to heaven to prepare for us who are still here. As we plan to lay my brother to rest tomorrow, I want to tell you that we will not condone politics here; we want to escort him in peace," Wetang'ula stated.
He reflected on their close sibling bond, describing Mwalimu as the ideal brother. "This is my brother; we grew up in our mother's house, and we were closer in age and in many ways. We have never answered back or been upset with each other; he is the best brother anybody can have," he added. Wetang'ula also highlighted his brother's contributions to education, where he mentored numerous professionals in the region.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, their younger brother, portrayed the deceased as a man of few words but grounded in facts. Attendees included Kibabii MP John Makali and Bungoma County Assembly Speaker Emanuel Situma. The burial took place the next day, on December 19, 2025, at the family home in Kibabii Tuuti.
This marks the second family loss within a year; their mother, Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula, passed away in late December 2024 after a long illness. Her funeral in Bungoma drew senior government figures and celebrated her quiet influence in nurturing leaders and community service. Wetang'ula urged leaders to follow examples from other areas where burials proceed without partisan speeches, promoting unity and respect.
