Rest in peace, Professor George Saitoti

Professor George Saitoti has been at the centre of Kenyan politics and public life since becoming a Member of Parliament and Minister of Finance in 1983. He went on to become Kenya’s longest-serving Vice-President and, since 2008, has been Minister of State in the Office of the President in charge of Internal Security and Provincial Administration.

Professor Saitoti was killed in a helicopter crash in the Ngong Forest yesterday, Sunday 10 June.

For access to the sentiments of the Kenya Forum’s readership, read ‘Condolences: Professor George Saitoti 1945-2012′