Let's unite to build our country: Speaker Wetangula

Speaking on Saturday at the Burial Service for the Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi’s Son Elvis Murakana Namenya, at their home at Nalepo Village, Kajiado County, Speaker Wetang’ula emphasized the critical need for the country to come together regardless of the political and social affiliations in order to harmoniously develop the country. 

“We call upon Kenyans to take care of our own country because we have no other spare country hence we need to love each other and foster development for the growth of our country," said the speaker.

While acknowledging that Kenya faced various challenges like any other developing nation, Speaker Wetang’ula remained hopeful that solutions required that Kenyans love, work hard and change the story of the country.

“Despite facing challenges that emanate from the daily  population growth, as leaders we need to pull together and breed homogeneity in the country," urged Speaker Wetang’ula.

The Speaker noted the event was a humbling moment where Leaders, Family and Friends poured their hearts in sending their condolences to the family, acknowledging that death indeed is a deeply unexplained occurrence in Human existence. 

He further indicated that the forum offered a reflective moment that beyond leadership and politics, there’s family. 

“It’s painful to bidding farewell to our beloved Son, but I am encouraged that Hon. Elachi’s respect & friendship has brought together people from all walks of life in a show of support due to her sacrifices in life and leadership leading to a huge social capital across Kenya and beyond," said Speaker Wetang’ula.

Hon. Wetang’ula said that Elvis’s untimely passing in a tragic road accident during Lent Season reminds mourners of the fragility of life. 

“We encouraged the family to hold unto God’s love and peace for fortitude and comfort at this difficult time," encouraged Wetang’ula.

He underscored the importance of Unity, giving an example of Beatrice Elachi whom he described as the profile of a true politician needed in Kenya.

“Beatrice is the proverbial metaphorical Child for the country, who sees no boundaries," he emphasized.

Leaders present praised the extraordinary unity witnessed in the support given to Hon. Elachi’s family, noting that the same should be experienced at all levels in the country. 

Elvis passed on following a tragic road accident on March 25, 2025.  

Other leaders present included; CS Interior & National Coordination, Kipchumba Murkomen, CS Energy Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, CS Lands & Housing, Hon. Alice Wahome, CS Agriculture & Livestock Department, Dr. Deborah Mulongo, Governor Johnston Sakaja, Governor, Glads Wanga, Governor, Cecily Mbarire, PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana, PS Susan Mangeni. 

The lawmakers included Edwina Sifuna, Memusi Kanchori, Millie Odhiambo, Samuel Atandi, Emmanuel Wangwe, Antony Oluoch, Nabii Nabwera, Atieno Bensouda, Jerusha  Momanyi and Catherine Omanyo.

Others were John Waluke, Martha Wangari, Catherine Wambilianga, Felix Odiwuor, George Aladwa, Sabina Chege, Tabitha Mtinda, Okiya Omutata, Karen Nyamu, National Assembly Clerk, Mr. Samuel Njoroge among others.