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Matiba always had time for his family, society - Edith

President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and family members of the Late Kenneth Matiba at All Saints Cathedral on 25/4/18. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Leaders praised Kenneth Matiba’s courage, honesty, and sacrifice, as his widow gave an emotional account of a man she first met 67 years ago. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta described Matiba-whose ill health is traced to his detention for his push for pluralism-as a selfless leader, who sacrificed a lot to make sure Kenya enjoyed the fruits of democracy.

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