Garissa Township Member of Parliament Aden Duale has mourned the death of veteran politician Kenneth Matiba.

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Matiba, 85, died on Sunday evening, April 15, at the Karen Hospital In Nairobi.

While expressing his sorrow following the demise, Duale noted that Matiba was a great leader. 

The National Assembly Majority leader added that the deceased played a crucial role in the political development of the second liberation.

"It is with profound grief and sorrow that I have learnt the untimely demise of a great leader Hon. Kenneth Matiba," Duale posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. 

He played a crucial role in the political development of the second liberation. May his soul rest in peace," the Jubilee politician added. 

His body was transferred to the Lee Funeral Home.