In Summary;
- Wangamati on the pending County shutdown and FK politics
- Lusaka’s own and Senator Wetangula’s message
- Alfred Khangati’s blunt speech
- Wamunyinyi speaks twice (MP and PL)
- Mourners thwart Wamunyinyi’s attempt to breach protocol
- Edwin Sifuna on CORD funds and Wetangula ‘ouster’
- Kubende makes a singing-comeback
- Others… 9 speakers in total
The demise of Mzee Maurice Mulupi was without a doubt a big blow to the Luhya community and more so the Khangati family having been one of its most celebrated scholars over time. The high-profile dignitaries present to pay their last respects was enough to show how valued he was… (Read more about Mulupi’s life history below??)
Having been a brother the former Kanduyi MP and former Asst. Minister who was recently appointed to the Intergovernmental Committee by President Uhuru Kenyatta it was obvious that politics would take a centre stage and the political axis that Hon. Alfred Khang’ati subscribes to would carry the day.
Download here; Morris Clifton Wafula Mulupi – FUNERAL PROGRAM
It was evident from the onset the Wamunyinyi led Ford Kenya faction had every intention to lock out Ford Kenya Party leader Sen. Moses Masika Wetangula from this function. Wamunyinyi visited the home a record 3 times in 36 hours as Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati visited twice in 24 hours just to lay ground for the event. One thing that was clear was they gave the family the much needed condolences and support but most importantly showered locals with handouts just create a soft landing for themselves.
Attempts by Ford Kenya party Leader Senator Moses Masika Wetangula who was away on official duty to reach Hon. Khangati perhaps to pass his message of condolences and/or offer support hit a snag for his calls went unanswered. In this family and Namwacha area at large… Alfred Khangati is the political supremo.
On Saturday, September 05, 2020 during the burial of mzee Mulupi, leaders present talked among other things Nzoia Sugar, Ford Kenya and CORD politics. Hon. Wamunyinyi’s bid to have the deputy governor speak after Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka was thwarted by the no-nonsense mourners who demanded that Wamunyinyi gives Lusaka his due respect and therefore protocol. Lusaka was cheered and applauded most by mourners
One thing came out clear; ODM, Wamunyinyi led Ford Kenya faction and the system are all partnering to fight Ford Kenya party leader Moses Masika Wetangula
For more… Here are recorded audio to the key political speeches of the day;
Prof. Charles Kibanani Ngome, Bongoma Deputy Governor - Joseph Kubende 2020-09-05 at 15.23.11
Majembe Machacha Mapangulula 2020-09-05 at 15.23.29
Hon. Wafula Wamunyinyi - Kanduyi MP - 2020-09-05 at 15.23.54
Hon Joram Wanjala - Bukembe East MCA - 2020-09-05 at 15.23.57
Hon Wafula Wamunyinyi - 2020-09-05 at 15.23.59
Advocate Edwin Sifuna - ODM SG 2020-09-05 at 15.24.01
Rt. Hon. Ken Lusaka - Senate Speaker - 2020-09-05 at 15.24.03
H.E. Wycliffe Wangamati - Bungoma County Governor - 2020-09-05 at 15.24.13
Hon. Alfred Khangati - Intergovernmental Committee member - 2020-09-05 at 15.24.13
Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Ken Lusaka addressing mourners
The life history of Morris Clifton Wafula Mulupi
EARLY LIFE
Mzee Morris Mulupi was born on the 18th of February 1952, to the late Peter Wafula Masai Khang’ati and Julia Wakukha Mulupi, at Namwacha village, Kanduyi subcounty, Bungoma. He was the stepson to Tecla Nafuna. Mzee Morris was the second born child. He was brother of Agnetta Makokha, the late Canon Ven. David Khang’ati, Prof. Wafula Masai,
Hon. Alfred Khang’ati, Jamin Masai, Charles Wanda, Catherine Wamalwa, Josephine Wanyonyi, Magdalene Chemwa, Sarah Walusatchi, the late Joshua Nyongesa, the late John Wanami, and Isaac Mwenya. He was brother-in-law of mama Monicah Khang’ati, Mary Khang’ati, the late Florence Masai, the late Hellen Wanda, Rose Wanda, Prof. Tom Wamalwa, Chrysantus Wanyonyi, the late Reuben Chemwa, Francis Walusatchi, Jeffreys Wanami, and Praxides Mwenya. He was in-law to the late Mzee Timonah and mama Mary Sitati, mzee Bernard and mama Dinah Makokha.
EDUCATION
Mzee Morris attended Namwacha Primary School for Common Entrance Exam (1958-61) and Lwanda Intermediate School for his Kenya Primary Education (KPE). He then joined Chesamisi High School (1966-69), and two years later, pursued the East African Advanced Certificate of Education as a private candidate. Mzee Morris attended Makerere University (Uganda) for his Bachelor of Arts in Geography and History (1972-75), and his Masters of Education at Kenyatta University (1990-91).
EMPLOYMENT
Mzee was a dedicated and passionate teacher. He served as a graduate teacher of Geography and History at Mudavadi Girls High School, Madzuu (1975-79), Kibabii Boys High School (1979-80) and at Butere Girls High School(1980-87). Mzee moved from his
teaching career to Teachers Service Commission where he worked as a District staffing officer in charge of primary schools in the then Greater South Nyanza District (1988-89). In 1989, he was redeployed as a lecturer in Professional studies (Eregi Teachers College). Between 1992-93, mzee served at the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) headquarters as a Senior staffing officer, Eastern Province before joining the Kenya Technical Teachers’ College (KTTC), as Senior lecturer, Education department. Mzee Morris, retired in August 2007, as a Senior Principal Lecturer, and Head of Education Department. He briefly worked as a court member in the Industrial Court for 3 years. Mzee also taught at Mount Kenya university. He continued to make contribution to education in various roles as a member of the Board of Governors (Friends’ Secondary school, Lwanda), Board of Management for St Mary’s Kamba Secondary School, and capacity-building roles for teachers. He inspired many that he interacted with to embrace and pursue various forms of education and training.
FAMILY LIFE
Mzee Morris was married to Mama Janet Nabwire in 1976. They were blessed with ten children: Grace, the late Elijah, Rene, James, Stephen, Julia, Peter, Eunice, Hosea and the late Jerusa. Mzee took in his nephew Charles Simiyu Mulupi from a tender age of eight (8) years and became his foster father nurturing him to excel in education up to university level. He was father-in-law of Dr. Isaiah Sitati and Nereah Khang’ati. Morris was blessed with six grandchildren Keziah, Sam, Jeremy, Shanessa, Jemimah and Karen-happuch. Mzee was an uncle to many nephews and nieces. Mzee was passionate that all his children, and others he cared for received a good education. As a young man, he supported his brothers and sisters in their education endeavours. Later on he continued to support the education of his nephews and nieces. Morris was enthusiastic about farming and conservation of trees.
SALVATION
Mzee Morris received salvation in 1981. He served our Lord, as an elder of the Apostles’ Church of Christ Jesus, under the spiritual guidance of Missionary Aggrey Kadima, our founder. Morris kept the faith until his demise. Morris leaves behind his entire family securely grounded in salvation.
ILLNESS AND DEATH
Mzee Morris suffered severe health problems associated with gastritis and hypertension in February 2020. He received care at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital (Meru) and later at St. Theresa’s Heart clinic, Nairobi. Subsequent months, he was managed at Khalaba Medical Centre, Bungoma (Dr. Mumoki). The latest serious illness happened on Sunday, 30th August 2020. Mzee was rushed to St Damiano hospital, Bungoma, suffering from severe weakness and extremely low blood pressure. After a spirited struggle to resuscitate him, he was pronounced dead at around 9.42 PM on 30th August 2020. We thank our Lord for the time we had with Morris – Son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, grandpa, teacher. We thank our Lord for Mzee Morris, the believer.
RIP Mzee Mulupi
