“My father was very strict throughout his life and that is why he was able to achieve all that he achieved and brought us up,” he said, “I have come to learn that he touched so many people.” Nyachae’s son Charles who is a judge of the East African Court of Justice said he learnt a lot from his father.
Raila, Kalonzo, Mudavadi and Moi all eulogized Nyachae as a one of the best leaders during the times of former presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki. Ruto recalled Nyachae as a disciplinarian due to his strict character, and even tickled mourners when he confessed that, “I am among the people who can attest to that because it happened to me.”
“Nyachae is a leader who left a mark in the country both in politics, civil service and in business,” the president said, “he is a leader who should be emulated.” President Kenyatta described Nyachae who died on Februaged 89 as an iconic leader who contributed immensely to the country’s development. The burial followed a State funeral service at Gusii Stadium that was attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta, his Deputy William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka as well as Senator Gideon Moi of KANU.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 15 – Former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae was buried Monday, at his Nyosia home in Kisii, during a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends.