CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE DEMISE OF HON. KENNETH NJINDO MATIBA
It is with great shock and sadness that I have learnt of the death of Hon. Kenneth Matiba, former MP for Kiharu, and presidential candidate 1992.
Mr. Matiba will be remembered for his valiant fight for multi-party democracy.
His bravery, steadfastness, and personal sacrifice even in the face of great threats against his life will forever be etched onto the minds of Kenyans who cherish democracy and freedom.
His aggressiveness aside, Hon. Matiba had great moral character. In a country where corruption had become the norm, he stood firm.Hon. Matiba also promoted the sporting culture in this country.
He was captain of the Bunge Football team.
The late Hon Matiba was a champion of gender equality. And this is evidenced by the fact that, as the minister responsible, he hosted the famous 1985 Nairobi Women’s Conference, which was the precursor to the Beijing Women Conference of 1995.
At this most trying time, I convey my condolences to Mrs Edith Matiba, the family, relatives, and the entire Kenyan nation in general.
Sen. Moses Wetang'ula (EGH), MP Senator Bungoma County & Ford Kenya party."