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Special Correspondent |
February 16th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
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THE STANDARD By
Harold Odhiambo |
February 4th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Interior cabinet secretary Fred Matiang i.
Veteran politician Simeon Nyachae’s legacy is likely to continue shaping Gusii politics, as the leaders he mentored continue to show signs of walking in his footsteps.
His style of politics, which was characterised by firmness and fearlessness, has been adopted by his students and his influence cannot be wished away anytime soon.
Nyachae s political clout propelled him to the national arena and he remains the only leader from Gusiiland to take a shot at the presidency.
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One politician who appears to have closely studied the veteran s handbook on politics and leadership, and has borrowed a similar style of managing public affairs, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government Fred Matiang i.
THE STANDARD By
Edwin Nyarangi |
February 1st 2021 at 18:31:31 GMT +0300
Nyachae and supporters. [File, Standard]
When Simeon Nyachae retired from the Civil Service at the position of Chief Secretary at 55 years of age on February 6, 1987, his intention was to concentrate on managing his vast business empire.
In his Autobiography; Walking through the Corridors of Service Mzee Nyachae from on which this story is based, Nyachae said that politics was the last thing that he had in mind at the time having decided to take some time to rest before fully taking over the running of his many investment ventures across the country and abroad.
THE STANDARD By
Standard Reporter |
January 23rd 2021 at 14:44:46 GMT +0300
As Kenya s first Attorney General (AG) Charles Njonjo turns 101 years today, we take a look at his role in both Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel A rap Moi’s governments and how much power the only surviving member of Kenya’s Independent Cabinet wielded.
In both the Kenyatta and Moi Cabinets only the foolhardy stepped on Njonjo’s toes.
Both Presidents took the man, who had a penchant for pin-striped Savile Row three-piece suits invariably accessorised with a fresh carnation on the lapel, micro-dotted shirts and ornate timepieces, seriously.
During his colourful and often controversial career as Attorney General and Cabinet Minister, he often rode in the limousines of Presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi, and participated in the selection of ministers, ambassadors and other key members of Government.