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Deputy President William Ruto’s communications aide, Anthony Kariuki, is dead.
Kariuki, a former online editor at Nation Media Group, was hit by a tour van at 10pm Friday as he was crossing the Outering Road on his way to his Buruburu home.
His body was, thereafter, taken to City Mortuary by police.
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His workmates were called to City morgue on Saturday morning, where they positively identified Kariuki’s body.
Deputy President William Ruto took to Twitter to eulogise Kariuki as a “dependable and committed” worker.
“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 positive attitude,” said Ruto.
“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,” added the deputy president.
