Leaders Join Ruto To Mourn Speaker Wetang’ula’s Mother
President William Ruto has joined the grieving of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s mother.
The Head of State mourned Mama Anne Nanyama as a “progressive, responsible and caring woman who raised upright children.”
Our condolences to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Mheshimiwa Timothy Wanyonyi for the loss of your dear mother.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) December 20, 2024
Anne Nanyama was a progressive, responsible and caring woman who raised upright children.
May God grant comfort to the family, friends and the people of Bungoma at this… pic.twitter.com/G1h95L9TbP
“Our condolences to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Mheshimiwa Timothy Wanyonyi for the loss of your dear mother,” said President Ruto in a post on X.
“Anne Nanyama was a progressive, responsible and caring woman who raised upright children. May God grant comfort to the family, friends and the people of Bungoma at this sad time. Rest in Peace, Mayi Nanyama.”
Mama Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula, who was also the mother of Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, died on Friday.
My deepest condolences to My brothers Speaker @HonWetangula ,@HonTimWanyonyi and the entire Wetangula family and the People of Bungoma on the demise of their dear Mother Mama Anne Nanyama.
— Eugene L. Wamalwa (@EugeneLWamalwa) December 20, 2024
May the Good Lord rest her soul in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/5QJA7Xn4tg
My deepest condolences to National Assembly Speaker @HonWetangula and Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi on the passing of your mother, Mama Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula.
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) December 20, 2024
The loss of a family matriarch is not only deeply felt within the family but also resonates with the community she touched.… pic.twitter.com/eR0uOMxpnu
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka also praised the late family matriarch as a “remarkable community mobiliser and mentor.”
Lusaka offered condolence condolences to Wanyonyi and Wetang’ula.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi lamented Mama Nanyama, saying her death has plunged the Kenyan Parliament, and indeed the entire country, into great sadness.
The passing on this morning of Khukhu Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula, the mother of Rt Hon Moses Wetang’ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Hon Tim Wanyonyi, MP for Westlands, has plunged the Parliament of Kenya and indeed, the entire country into deep mourning. pic.twitter.com/C2u8HK2IBZ
— Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH. (@HonAmasonKingi) December 20, 2024
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Speaker of the @NAssemblyKE, the Rt. @HonWetangula, Westlands MP @HonTimWanyonyi and the entire family on the passing of their beloved mother, Mrs. Anne Nanyama Wetang’ula. This profound loss is deeply felt and our thoughts and prayers… pic.twitter.com/nEUwI7Wsd8
— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) December 20, 2024
Kanduyi MP John Makali expressed his sympathies to the family, saying that the late Mama Anna had a strong moral basis and produced two leaders in the country.
ALSO READ:
- Outrage After 25-Year-Old Man Dies In Police Custody
- ODM’s Oburu Responds To Reports Of Suspending Coalition Talks With UDA
- “Don’t Attack Public Infrastructure!” – IG Kanja Asks Kenyans, Issues Orders To Police
- “NO MORE NIL TAX RETURNS!” – KRA Tells Kenyans, Introduces New Changes
- Eliud Owalo Blasts Ruto Gov’t, Demands EACC & DCI Investigations Into Fake Sugar Scandal
Wetang’ula was appointed Speaker of the National Assembly in 2022. He was the Minister of Trade till he was elected Bungoma Senator in 2013.
The Ford-Kenya Party leader was re-elected in 2017 and 2022 but quit to become speaker. His brother, Timothy Wanyonyi, was elected Westlands MP in 2017 and will run for re-election in 2022.
He has expressed interest in running for governor of Nairobi in 2027.
Leaders Join Ruto To Mourn Speaker Wetang’ula’s Mother
