What began as a solemn farewell in Kakamega quickly turned into a heated political spectacle, leaving mourners divided between grief and drama. Cleophas Malala produced his own microphone after telling off Moses Wetang’ula during a funeral in Kakamega.Mourners had gathered at Imanda village in Manda Shivanga ward, Malava Constituency, on Thursday, August 28, to lay to rest former Bungoma High School Principal Enock Andanje. The late Andanje, who had quit teaching to join politics, was among those eyeing the Malava parliamentary seat left vacant after the death of MP Malulu Injendi. Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉 He was reportedly seeking a nomination through the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The burial, however, shifted from mourning to politics when Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala took the podium. What did Malala tell Wetang’ula at Andanje’s funeral? In his speech, Malala launched a fierce attack on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who was in attendance. “And Wetang’ula you are here, you are the head of parliament. They are saying there is widespread corruption in your parliament. I want to say it in your face. You must be accountable. You are the head of our legislative arm. You must be accountable,” Malala declared, drawing wild cheers from mourners. Cleophas Malala warned Speaker Moses Wetang’ula against alleged corruption in parliament. Photo: Cleophas Malala. Source: Facebook Tensions rose further when Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula tried to cut Malala short. Malala, however, stood his ground, accusing Savula of attempting to silence him. Moments later, his microphone was switched off. Unfazed, he stunned the mourners by producing his own microphone, connected to a car public address system. “Savula stop the issue of time, I am speaking very important matters. Relax. I am at home and should not be rushed. Now why should you switch off the microphone. I am not a person to be joked with. I had anticipated this and prepared myself,” Malala said, as his remarks were met with loud cheers. How did Wetang’ula respond to Malala? Wetang’ula later responded to the attack, dismissing Malala’s remarks as political theatrics unfit for the occasion. He emphasised that he had attended the funeral in humility, spending hours with the bereaved family and community. Wetang’ula insisted the moment called for unity and comfort, not propaganda or threats. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also condemned Malala’s approach. He argued that Malala had arrived late yet was still given time to speak, which he misused to advance his agenda rather than honour the deceased. Mudavadi urged leaders to respect solemn occasions, noting that the family deserved compassion, not political drama. Days earlier, senators Edwin Sifuna and Moses Kajwang had demanded that President William Ruto be summoned to parliament to address corruption allegations, warning that Senate Speaker Amason Kingi risked removal if he failed to act.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
