Jonesmus Kikuyu eulogised as selfless protector of rights

Former Machakos MP Jonesmus Kikuyu. [File, Mzalendo] 

Born seventy years ago, former lveti South MP the late Jonesmus Kikuyu will be remembered for his outstanding representation. Kikuyu, who died on Sunday at a private hospital in Machakos town after a long illness, has left a widow and eight children.

He was enrolled in Kitulu Primary School in 1961 and later joined Kangundo and Chongoria high schools respectively before proceeding to Kenyatta University. His political career started while in the university where he agitated for students’ rights. Before joining politics, Mr Kikuyu worked with Kenya Breweries Ltd. He later became a secondary school teacher, rising to the position of principal.