Only President William Ruto and family members will be allowed to give speeches during the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi’s burial on the 4th of March, 2025.
Speaking during a requiem mass at his Lugusi home in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, the family, through the late’s eldest son Melvin Malulu, announced that other political leaders will have the opportunity to deliver their condolence messages on the 3rd of March, a day before the burial.
The mass was attended by several political leaders, including President Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet and MPs Christopher Aseka (Khwisero), Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo), Innocent Mugabe (Likuyani), Bernard Shinali (Ikolomani), among others, who came to console the grieving family.
The family announced that the body will be moved from Lee Funeral Home on the 1st of March to the Catholic Church in South C for a service.
On the 2nd of March, the body will be transferred to Kakamega, where another service will be held at Malava Catholic Parish before being taken to his rural home in Lugusi.
Betty Injendi, the late MP’s wife, called upon Kenyans to pray for her and the family during this difficult time.
Kibet mourned Malulu as a close friend and development-oriented leader. “He partnered with us on many projects beyond his constituency. I was praying that one day he would become the Kakamega Governor,” he revealed.
Kibet assured Malava residents that all projects initiated by Malulu, including the Malava-Samitsi Road and the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), would be completed. He also warned against early political maneuvering.
“Let’s not wish others ill. Malava people will not be orphans. We, together with the President, will ensure they are not abandoned. The widow and children should remain steadfast.”
Leaders urged for a peaceful sendoff, emphasizing that chaos often witnessed at funerals should be avoided.
“Those used to transporting people to praise them and boo others in funerals, this is not the place,” Farouk declared.
Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali, who chairs the MPs’ caucus in Kakamega County, emphasized that there should be no political campaigns at the funeral.
“There are no elections announced here. Politicians should take their campaigns elsewhere. We will ensure Malulu gets a befitting sendoff without chaos,” he stated.
“Some people ‘killed’ Malulu long before he even breathed his last. If you are planning to bring chaos to Malulu Injendi’s funeral, think twice,” Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka warned.
Aseka described Malulu as a reasonable, honest leader and a team player.
Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe remembered Malulu for his mentorship and dedication.
“When I joined the National Assembly, he guided me. We used to call him ‘bishop’ because of his love for the church. He always wore his rosary,” he said.
He also highlighted Malulu’s contributions, including the National Government Coordination Bill, which he wants Parliament to fast-track in honour of the late MP.
“If passed, this bill will recognize village elders and have them on the national government payroll as administrative officers in charge of service delivery units.”
Malulu, who served as the Vice Chair of the Education Committee in the National Assembly, was lauded for his commitment to development and education.
Butali Chegulo ward MCA Kelvin Maelo shared a poignant reflection on Malulu’s advocacy for education, remarking, “He always urged parents to take their children to school, but some did not listen. Now, when I die, women will come crying.”
