National Assembly Speaker Hon. Moses Masika Wetang’ula has opened up about a personal family matter — explaining why his late elder brother, James Mukhwana Wetang’ula, reportedly refused to go into business with him during his lifetime.
The revelation came as Wetang’ula, flanked by Ford–Kenya leadership, attended the funeral service of the respected retired teacher and mentor at the family home in Bungoma County.
In an emotional address, Wetang’ula described his brother as a man of deep integrity and unwavering loyalty to his friends. According to the Speaker, his brother valued personal relationships above commercial interests so highly that he declined business offers from even family members.
Wetang’ula said that James feared that entering into business ventures with close friends could jeopardise the bonds he cherished, and thus he chose to avoid any enterprise that might risk such friendships — even if it meant turning down opportunities with his own brother.
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“James was friendly, humble and principled,” Wetang’ula said, noting that his elder brother believed business dealings could strain the very friendships and trust that defined his character. “He chose then — and all his life — to preserve loyalty and friendship above profit.”
James Mukhwana Wetang’ula, a retired educator known for his discipline, humility and community service, passed away on December 10, 2025.
He was widely mourned by family, friends, and community members who remembered him as a pillar of strength, a devoted father, and a mentor to many.
Speaker Wetang’ula’s remarks, shared in video recordings circulated on social media, resonated with many Kenyans who praised James’s commitment to principle.
The late elder brother’s legacy as a man who put people before profit was a recurring theme during the service.
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