Deputy President William Ruto has mourned the death of Antony Kariuki, a staff attached to his Deputy President Press Service (DPPS) who died on Friday night following a road accident on Outering Road in Nairobi.
“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, colleagues and friends of my staff member Anthony Kariuki” Ruto said in a Facebook post.
Ruto heaped praise on the departed Kariuki.
He described him as sharp, dependable, industrious, committed and creative with a positive attitude.
Ruto added that his office will miss his hunger and stamina for knowledge, punctuality, team spirit and orientation to detail.
“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, colleagues and friends of my staff member Anthony Kariuki. Kariuki was sharp, dependable, industrious, committed and creative with a positive attitude. We will miss his hunger and stamina for knowledge, punctuality, team spirit and orientation to detail. Take comfort in knowing that Kariuki is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Rest in Peace’’ he said.
Kariuki previously worked at Nation Media Group before landing the job at the DP’s office.
Former colleague and friends joined DP Ruto on Tweeter to share their memories with Kariuki.
Sunday Nation Reporter Justus Wanga said: “As a colleague at NMG and outside, Anto was a great man, always happy to help. In many occasions, as a neighbour, we boarded town-bound train together. He never hesitated to call to remind me that we were running late. May he find rest”
Dennis Itumbi said: “You were a true believer of the Hustler message and you lived it”.