The last two weeks have seen Kenya lose veteran politicians and influential leaders who for decades have played a role in determining Kenya's destiny.
All of them have been remembered for their exemplary leadership, generosity and humility among other things.
But even as they go to their graves, the scandals that they were implicated or named in remain. While all of them were never convicted in a court of law and are innocent, the truth is best known to them and they take it with them to their graves.
The saying 'dead men tell no tales' could best summarizes the situation as the four leaders who lived peaceful but controversial lives head to their graves.
Kenyans.co.ke compiled the following report on their lives.
Bethwell Kiplagat
Kiplagat built a successful career in diplomacy and many remember him as a peaceful man. He also chaired the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC).
His legacy as a peaceful man was tainted after he was adversely mentioned in the TJRC sittings, linking him to the Wagalla Massacre that saw many Kenyans lose their lives. Throughout his life, he distanced himself from the allegations and was never convicted in a court of law.
The full report has not been made public.
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Nicholas Biwott
The politician was very influential during former president Daniel Moi's era. His successful career in politics and business was however not short of controversy. During the sitting of a commission chaired by Gor Sungu investigating the murder of Dr. Robert Ouko, Biwott's name featured prominently. In the Goldenberg scandal, he took centre stage with his name dominating. Having not been convicted by any court of law, he goes to the grave an innocent man.
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Joseph Nkaissery
Known for his decisive actions to boost security and his career in the military and politics, many had kind words for Nkaissery upon his death.
Nkaissery was part of a team of military officials that was accused of gross human rights violations during a security operation in West Pokot in 1984.
It is alleged that during the operations, gross human rights violations occurred ranging from rape, murder and torture.
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GG Kariuki
For almost five decades, Kariuki served as a legislator in various positions and was relied upon for mentorship by his colleagues. Upon his death, he was eulogised as a principled, peaceful and humble man who lived a modest life despite his immense wealth.
However, the peaceful man was allegedly linked with the Garissa Gubay massacre in 1980 in which many Kenyans lost their lives. No court of law found him guilty and as such he goes to the grave an innocent man.
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