Kenyan minister Michuki dies of heart failure, he was 80
Posted by African Press International on February 22, 2012
John Michuki who was minister for environment in the Republic of Kenya died yesterday of heart failure in a Nairobi hospital. Michuki had earlier received treatment in the UK and returned two days ago to Kenya only to die yesterday after being admitted into hospital Sunday.
Michuki will be remembered for many good things during his time as the straight talking servant of the people. He was the man who made it possible for the Matatus (small passenger vehicles) to respect rules named after him. “The Michuki rules” ensures that the passenger vehicles are fitted with belts and the speed limit controlled.
Michuki was a District Officer during the colonial time .- when the British ruled Kenya. He later progressed becoming Permanent secretary in various ministries, and rising in the years to become minister for Transport, Administration and Internal Security, Finance and environment.
When in the International ministry, the straight talking no-nonsense Michuki told the media that “If you play with a rattle snake, it will bite you”
Our condolences goes to his family.
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