The people's General is gone, where cometh another?

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The sudden death of Interior Cabinet Secretary (Rtd) Major General Joseph Nkaissery ended the legacy of a man on whose shoulders a lot of expectation was put. Nkaissery was a man loved by all, a friend to both political divides. His tall frame, booming voice, clear and concise line of thought and articulation made him stand head and shoulders above those around him.

It is little wonder then that his name will live for long in the hearts and minds of Kenyans. He took over the interior docket at a time when public confidence in the ministry was at an all-time low. His predecessor, Joseph ole Lenku had a series of missteps and that had left many unsure of the ability of the then office holder to keep the country safe and make the centre hold.