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"content": "(1) Hon. Livingstone Sachela Ambudo, Chairperson; (2) Hon. Ben Ombogo, Member; (3) Hon. Ann Mulwale, Member; (4) Ms. Doreen Sitawa, Committee Clerk; and, (5) Mr. David Muema, Communications Department. On behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I welcome you to the Senate and wish you well for the remainder of your stay. I thank you. DEMISE OF THE HON. KENNETH STANLEY NJINDO MATIBA Hon Senators, I have another Communication to make. This is with regard to the demise of the hon. Kenneth Stanley Njindo Matiba on Sunday, 15th April, 2018, at the Karen Hospital here in Nairobi. The late hon. Matiba was born on 1st June, 1932 in Kahuhia, Murang’a County. After his education at Makerere University, in Uganda, he joined the Civil Service and rose through the ranks to the position of Permanent Secretary before quitting in 1968 to join the private sector. Upon joining the private sector, hon. Matiba worked at the East African Breweries Limited (EABL), where he rose through the ranks to the position of Chairman. He also set up vast family business ventures, key among them being the Alliance Group of Hotels and Resorts. Hon. Senators, the late hon. Matiba started his political career in 1979, upon winning the election for the then Mbiri Constituency and was appointed Minister for Culture and Social Services in 1983 by former President Daniel T. arap Moi. He also served as a Cabinet Minister in various Government Ministries, including as Minister for Health and also for Transport and Communication, between 1983 and 1988. Hon. Senators, the late hon. Matiba was among the very key fearless Kenyan politicians who started the fight for the restoration of multiparty democracy in Kenya, where he stood out as an icon in the struggle for Kenya’s second liberation. I am sure many of us can attest to the fact that he not only shaped the present democratic scene in this country, but also laid a strong foundation for the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Hon. Senators, it will be remembered that the late hon. Matiba ran for the Office of the President of Kenya on a FORD-Asili ticket in the General Elections of December, 1992, and was placed in second position after the then President of the Republic of Kenya. Hon. Matiba then proceeded to serve as the Leader of the Official Opposition in Parliament between 1992 and 1997. It is not in doubt that this country has lost a gallant son and an astute politician whose contribution to the ideals of democracy and good governance will live on. We salute him even in death. Hon. Senators, on behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I convey our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Mama Edith, his children, the entire family and the people of Murang’a County. Hon. Senators, in honour of the late hon. Kenneth Matiba, let us all rise up and observe a minute of silence. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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