Veteran politician Kenneth Matiba is dead after a long illness, passed on at Karen hospital.
The tragic death of the politician took Kenyans by surprise leading to a flurry of condolences on social media.
Kenneth Matiba you will never be forgotten. The Kenyan political scene has your fingerprints and footprints all over it. Rest well. #RIPKennethMatiba— #QueenLindah👑 (@LindahMbaisi) April 15, 2018.
BreakingNews: Kenneth Matiba has passed on while receiving treatment at Karen Hospital. May his soul R.I.P— ezeli wachira (@EzeliDigitalE) April 15, 2018.
Someone pls verify....R.I.P KENNETH MATIBA. May you dance with the Angels forever...— Tom Githire (@tajjint) April 15, 2018.
Fare thee well Kenneth Matiba. You contribution in fighting for multiparty democracy will always be remembered.— Thuku Kariuki (@ThukuKariuki) April 15, 2018.
Now that Kenneth Matiba is deceased & Moi is alive he may be writing his condolences message for matiba. Mama give us a signal on how to deal with such people. #JuliusMalemachallange pic.twitter.com/T7o2sJZAt1— The Optimistic Villager (@CharlesJogi254) April 15, 2018.
RIP Kenneth Matiba. You fought a good fight for Kenya!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭— LEO K'O N Y A N G O (@Kakalooz) April 15, 2018.
Shine on your way, baba, the president we never had. #KennethMatiba— Steven Waweru (@waweru_stev) April 15, 2018.
Rest well Kenneth Matiba, your great contribution in our country will never be forgotten.— david ndung'u (@Blessed_Dave) April 15, 2018.
Those who participated in the illegal detention, injection with mercury and torture of Kenneth Matiba will also attend his burial and shed crocodile tears.— Augustine Alanga (@AugustineAlanga) April 15, 2018.
As a son of Metumi,I celebrate my fellow county and stateman #KennethMatiba . As a country we should aspire to promote his ideals of best governance that is people oriented.— Kigo Joseph (@JoeMacKigo) April 15, 2018.
BREAKING:Kenneth Matiba dies.He came second in the 1992 presidential election and led a revolutionized opposition in the new multi-party regime...Heartfelt condolences to family and friends for the loss.....Fare thee well.#RIPKennethMatiba pic.twitter.com/LONkqYDOaA— Sir.Rop (@ItsSirRop) April 15, 2018.
If our mourning of Kenneth Matiba is to be meaningful, Kenyans ought to agree that we will never allow anyone to be harassed, arrested, deported or their business harmed bec of politics ... If not, then our mourning is as hypocritical as of the mourners of Winnie Mandela.— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) April 15, 2018.
Kenneth Matiba has died at the Karen Hospital aged 86. He was one of the most significant figures of opposition politics in Kenya. Many believe he would have become president in the first multiparty elections in 1992 had the original FORD not split.— Odeo Sirari (@OdeoSirari) April 15, 2018.
Those who participated in the illegal detention, injection with mercury and torture of Kenneth Matiba will also attend his burial and shed crocodile tears.— Augustine Alanga (@AugustineAlanga) April 15, 2018.
Mzee Kenneth Matiba dies a hero having fought for multiparty democracy. This is a moment for all of us to reflect about how we can contribute to the society and the country at large.#RIPKennethMatiba#RIPMatiba— Mr Statistics (@nerdytutor) April 15, 2018.
It would be Hypocritical for @RailaOdinga to Comment on the Death of Kenneth Matiba just days after Meeting is Tormentor Mzee Moi.— CHRIS BANTERO ☔☔🏂🏂 (@crispinokumu) April 15, 2018.
When you were born, you cried and world rejoiced. Live your life in a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. Your legacy speaks volume. I celebrate you Kenneth Matiba. #RIPMATIBA— Nr.Sonie (@SoniiSonie) April 15, 2018.