This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
On July 12, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta led a delegation of top politicians to lay to rest Karanja Kabage, a 70-year-old lawyer and businessman, at his farm in Mangu, Rongai sub-county, Nakuru County.
President Kenyatta, flanked by his deputy William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga, and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, eulogized Kabage as a visionary entrepreneur and pioneering African insurance broker who built a fine business from the 1980s.
"Mr. Kabage did not only work for himself but was very much involved in policy making and ensuring the country remained united," President Kenyatta said.
He reminded leaders to devote their efforts to the service of Kenyans instead of endless politics, urging them to ask themselves how they can improve the lives of the people.
"If you are a politician, do not only think about enriching yourself but instead ask yourself how you will improve lives of the people," President Kenyatta said.
DP Ruto described Kabage as a person of great influence to many young people, saying he had known him for more than 20 years.
ODM leader Raila Odinga eulogized Kabage as a true patriot who loved his country, saying he had known him when he was doing insurance business.
