President Uhuru Kenyatta [PHOTO/ghafla.com]

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has recounted the last moments he had with Interior Minister Joseph Nkaissery.

In a statement from the State House, the president described the fallen general as a personal friend who was among his best performing cabinet ministers.

He recounted having a meeting with the CS at nine in the night, just a few hours before his demise. ​

"I have personally lost a friend. We spent the entire day yesterday (Friday) praying for the peace of our nation. We held discussions with the CS as late as 9.30pm. Nkaissery was one of the best in my government," Uhuru said.

He added that the death came in as a big blow to Kenyans, his family, and the entire Maasai community.