President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogised the late Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwott as a true patriot and a dependable leader who was served the country with devotion.
The President said he worked closely with the former Cabinet Minister who proved to be very practical in his approach to public service management.
“I worked under him when he was the Tourism Minister and I was the Chairman of Kenya Tourism Board. I can attest to the fact that he was thorough in his performing his job,” said the President.
President Kenyatta was speaking during the funeral service of the late Kipyator Nicholas Kiprono Biwott which was held at Maria Soti Girls’ Centre at Kaptarakwa in Keiyo, Elgeyo/Marakwet County.
The late Minister was laid to rest at his home in Toot, Elgeiyo/Marakwet County.
President Kenyatta called on Kenyans to refrain from propagating falsehoods and hurtful untruths about leaders who have contributed immensely to the economic growth and social stability of the country.
“When the history of this country is written, it will include many men and women in this country who quietly but firmly and confidently are responsible for what Kenya is today – a sound country, a stable country with a growing economy. And Nicholas Biwott is one of those people,” said the President.
“It is very sad for people to propagate untruths about others, they should know that they have families,” he added.