Classmate Speaks on Tough Prefect Moses Wetangula at Nalondo Primary School

Classmate Speaks on Tough Prefect Moses Wetangula at Nalondo Primary School

Dismus Masinde, a classmate of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has described how Wetangula was one of the top students at Nalondo Primary School in Bungoma County.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, September 8, Masinde described the newly inaugurated speaker as a tough prefect who strictly enforced school regulations.

He noted that his steadfast regard and loyalty led to his promotion to head boy of the school.

Nonetheless, he stated that Wetangula was humorous and participated in curricular activities with other students.

In primary, he was the class prefect; at that time, they were referred to as monitors. Later on, he became the general prefect. He liked playing football; it was his favorite, ” he recalled.

Masinde believed that the decision of the speaker to enter the legal profession and take on high-risk matters early in his career shaped his life.

“He chose to accept the challenge and defended Hezekiah Ochuka (accused of the 1982 coup attempt) before the Court of Law during the presidency of Daniel Moi.”

“Despite putting up a strong defense, the soldiers’ destiny appears to have been predetermined.”

Conversely, outgoing speaker Justin Muturi, also Wetangula’s classmate, disclosed that they shared a room at the University of Nairobi.

He also described his successor as a capable leader who would keep the August house in order.

Notably, the bond between the two speakers was the focal point of Wetangula’s address. He referred to Muturi as a brother due to the similarities in their political journeys.

He acknowledged that he and Muturi shared a cubicle at the law school at the University of Nairobi.
“He is my agemate and a longstanding buddy. We debuted in parliament together in the seventh parliament. Earlier in our years, we were appointed as magistrates on the same date. I do not know whether to call it fate, coincidence, or God’s design,” Wetangula said.

Indeed, we have often been on opposing political sides, but our friendship spans many years, and I am honored to succeed him today, “Wetangula said in his acceptance address.

Wetangula was elected the 13th parliament’s National Assembly speaker after receiving 215 votes to Marende’s 130.

After failing to receive two-thirds of the vote in the first round, the house required the duo to participate in the second round.

Marende withdrew from the race, however.

Classmate Speaks on Tough Prefect Moses Wetangula at Nalondo Primary School