His entry into State House, during Mr Kenyatta’s second term, saw the reconfiguration of State House by bringing discipline into the ranks. Chief of Defence Forces Samson Mwathethe who is now a key figure within State House. That this man has won the admiration of President Kenyatta is now known, and the President hardly misses the military events. With Kenya deeply involved in a regional peace enforcement in Somalia, Gen Mwathethe has turned to be a key figure within State House. At 67, Mr Kinyua is one of the oldest public servants inside State House and one of the longest-serving within the government.

Source: Daily Nation October 28, 2019 08:03 UTC