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Simeon Nyachae laid to rest

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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday led the nation in giving former Cabinet Minister Mzee Simeon Nyachae, who was buried at his Nyosia village home in Kisii County, a befitting hero’s send-off.

The President paid glowing tribute to the maverick politician and independence era public administrator, describing him as a remarkable leader who motivated all around him to be honourable, decisive and accountable to the people they serve.

“He was an honest man and a man of dignity. And without doubt, he was a disciplinarian but not only on disciplining others but also in the discipline with which he carried himself.

“The most important message we need to take home is that we are not here to talk about somebody who used to talk to people and do the opposite, no. What he told us to do, he himself did,” President Kenyatta said.

The Head of State spoke at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County during the funeral service of Mzee Nyachae attended by thousands of mourners among them Deputy President Dr William Ruto and former

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