| Published Sun, April 15th 2018 at 21:33, Updated April 15th 2018 at 21:36 GMT +3Kenneth MatibaVeteran politician Kenneth Matiba will be remembered for his role in the struggle for multi-party democracy in Kenya. Former cabinet minister and FORD-Asili chairman Kenneth Stanley Njindo Matiba boycotted presidential elections in 1997 to protest the alleged rigging of 1992 general election in which he emerged second. Text the word 'NEWS' to 22840While in detention, Mr Matiba suffered stroke but government officials were not bothered to get him medical help. The High Court on Friday 29th September 2017 enhanced compensation to be paid to multiparty hero Kenneth Matiba to Sh945 million over his illegal arrest and detention. The court had earlier ordered the state to pay Matiba Sh504 million.

Source: Standard Digital April 15, 2018 18:39 UTC