President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of former Cabinet Minister Soita Shitanda.

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The former minister passed on at Nairobi Hospital after a long illness.

In his message, President Kenyatta said the former minister was a patriotic and committed leader who was always loyal to the government and his country.

“Death has robbed us one of the loyal sons of this country who served our country with dedication,” said the president.

The president said it was because of his commitment to service that he was elected in 1997 and 2002 to represent the residents of Malava Constituency, and also appointed to serve as a minister in the Narc and grand coalition governments.

The president prayed to God to give his family fortitude and comfort at this difficult moment.

By PSCU