National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Westlands Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Tim Wanyonyi’s elder brother, James Mukhwana has passed away.
Speaker Wetangula, announced the news through a statement shared on his socials on Wednesday December 10, 2025. He however did not reveal the cause of his death.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my dear elder brother, Mr. James Mukhwana Wetang’ula,” the Speaker announced.
He described his late brother, a retired teacher, as a man of humility, discipline and wisdom, who touched many lives through his work in education. He added that the late James was a pillar of the family, and that his legacy will forever live on.
“A retired teacher of great humility, discipline, and wisdom, James touched many lives,” Wetangula said.
He added: “James was a devoted father, mentor, and a pillar in our community. His legacy as an educator and family man remains firmly in our hearts.”
The late James Mukhwana was the firstborn son of Mzee Dominic Khaemba Wetang’ula and the late Mama Anna Wetang’ula.
He was twin brother to Virginia Mulongo Sikhoya; brother to Dorothy Watila, Mary Ongamo, Scolastica Opemo, Hon. Tim Wanyonyi, Fred Wetang’ula and Speaker Wetangula.
“We kindly ask for your prayers and support as we mourn his passing and honour his life,” Wetangula stated.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi eulogized his brother as a man who fought his battles with courage, and ran his race with honour. He stated that his legacy will continue guiding the Wetangula family.
“As a family, it is painful and deeply unsettling, but we remain grateful to God for the gift of his life,” Hon. Wanyonyi said.
“You fought your battles with courage, you ran your race with honour, and you leave behind a legacy that will continue to guide us,” he added.
James Mukwana’s death comes about a year, after the death of his mother, Mama Anne Nanyama Wetangula, who died after a long illness.
