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However, Jane has now clarified that her son actually died after battling cancer. Victor Nganga passed away in August 2022, a loss that deeply affected the musician and her family.

Jane made the emotional revelation while joining the rest of the world in marking National Cancer Prevention Month. 

Taking to her Facebook page, the Kikuyu gospel and secular musician shared a photo of her late son, accompanied by a touching tribute that finally shed light on what took his life.

In her heartfelt message, Jane poured out her pain and grief, describing how cancer robbed her of her beloved child. She wrote that the cancer awareness month always brings back painful memories, reminding her of what the disease took away from her. 

Despite the heartbreak, she said she chooses to celebrate the years she spent with her son and prayed for his soul to continue resting in peace.

“Allow me to remember this soul please. This month being a cancer month, I can’t forget what it took from me. But anyway, I will always celebrate the years I stayed with you. Continue resting with angels,” she shared, ending the message with broken heart emojis that reflected her pain.

The post quickly attracted reactions from netizens, many of whom expressed sympathy and continued to comfort her, even though nearly four years have passed since Victor’s death. 

Supporters praised Jane for her strength and courage, noting that losing a child is one of the most painful experiences any parent can go through. 

Others thanked her for speaking openly about cancer, saying her story could help create awareness and encourage early testing and treatment.This marks the first time Jane Demathew has publicly disclosed the true cause of her son’s death. Her revelation has surprised many fans who had believed earlier reports linking Victor’s passing to heart disease.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has opened up on the painful final moments leading to the death of his elder brother, James Mukhwana Wetang’ula, revealing the difficult decisions the family made in a desperate bid to save his life.

Speaking on Friday during the burial ceremony held at Tuuti village in Bungoma County, Wetang’ula recounted how the family weighed medical options as his brother’s condition deteriorated. 

He said he personally arranged for an ambulance with the intention of having James admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), hoping specialised care would stabilise him.

However, the plan was reconsidered after consultation with James’ wife, a trained nurse, who advised that there was little additional intervention the ICU could offer beyond what had already been done at home. 

The family, Wetang’ula said, agreed that it would be more humane for James to remain at home, surrounded by relatives and close friends, rather than being confined to a hospital ward.

“She felt it would be traumatic for him to be alone in ICU, staring at walls, instead of seeing people he loved,” Wetang’ula told mourners.

Later that evening, as James’ condition worsened, the Speaker instructed that he be rushed to the ICU.

Tragically, by the time follow-ups were made, he was informed that his brother had passed on shortly after arrival.

In his emotional tribute, Wetang’ula described James as a calm, peace-loving man who avoided conflict at all costs.

He noted that throughout his life, James never quarreled with anyone and would always walk away when tensions arose.

Wetang’ula also revealed that his brother had once been on the path to priesthood, having studied at Mukumu Seminary before opting out. 

He said the family respected James’ decision to pursue a different life, which later saw him become a teacher, husband and father.

James Mukhwana Wetang’ula’s death, confirmed earlier by Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, has drawn condolences from leaders and Kenyans across the country, who remembered him as humble, gentle and deeply respected within the community.