President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogised the late Bethuel Gecaga as a true patriot who played a key role in building Kenya’s economy after independence.
According to PSCU, Dr Gecaga, who was the father-in-law to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sister Jeni Wambui, died at the Nairobi Hospital on Thursday morning.
“Dr Gecaga was right there among the iconic figures who worked to develop our country His death is a big blow to his family and those who knew him," Uhuru said.
He also served as the University of Nairobi chairman and a trustee of the National Famine Relief Fund and the National Fund for the Disabled.
Uhuru further recalled Gecaga’s exemplary service to the nation, including as long-time chairman of British American Tobacco, Nation Newspapers and national carrier Kenya Airways.
He added that despite his achievements, Gecaga remained accessible and humble, and offered wisdom and leadership skills to those who needed them.