A solemn mood enveloped Machakos on Saturday as Parliamentary Service Commissioner Johnson Muthama laid his son to rest. Moses Muthama Nduya’s body arrived from the mortuary this afternoon, ahead of the burial that drew family, friends, and well-wishers.
The funeral, meant to be a moment of grief, briefly turned tense when Muthama addressed attendees. He made it clear that the occasion was for mourning, not political debates.
While the mother of the deceased was seated with members of the United Opposition, Muthama reaffirmed his allegiance to the government, emphasizing the need to keep political talk aside.
Muthama specifically warned against any discussion of “wantam,” a term widely used in current political discourse to describe efforts to limit President William Ruto to a single term.
He urged mourners to focus on remembering his son and offering condolences, rather than pushing political agendas.
In a moment during the ceremony, Muthama indicated he would personally intervene if the warning was ignored, suggesting he could cut off anyone using the platform for political messaging. The gesture was a firm reminder that funerals should remain spaces for respect and reflection.
The term “wantam” has gained prominence in Kenyan politics following recent realignments, including the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Some opposition leaders have embraced it as a rallying cry against the current administration, but President Ruto and his allies have dismissed it as a distraction from national development.
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