By NATION TEAMMore by this AuthorFormer Keiyo South MP and powerful Cabinet minister in Moi’s era, Nicholas Kipyator Biwott, collapsed in his house in Nairobi and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Nairobi Hospital. The news of his death was broken by his long-serving aide, William Chebkutt, and later confirmed by Mr Biwott’s daughter, Director-General Public Investment and Portfolio, Esther Koimett. SOMBRE MOODA sombre mood engulfed Kitany village in Keiyo South, his rural home. Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, who visited the village following Mr Biwott’s death, said the former Kanu-era supremo left a legacy to be envied by many. Mr Biwott’s NVP offices in Eldoret town also remained closed.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2017 20:48 UTC