Key speakers said Mr Matiba was courageous and hard-working, besides being a generous father, husband, politician and businessman. The Head of State, in his message, described Mr Matiba as a father, mentor and friend who was caring and considerate to others. Also, he said, Mr Matiba was ready to sacrifice everything for a better nation. Former classmate Joseph Hannington Oluoch, who was at Alliance High School with Mr Matiba, recalled their days as students. Mr Matiba planted the Kenyan flag at Island Peak, Himalayas, becoming the first Kenyan to do so.

Source: Daily Nation April 25, 2018 20:48 UTC