Charles Njonjo,the only surviving member of the Kenya's independence cabinet is dead.
His death was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta who said Sir Njonjo died on Sunday at 5am.
He died aged 101 years.
"The passing away of Hon. Njonjo is a big blow not only to his immediate family, friends and relatives but to all Kenyans and indeed, the entire African continent because of his leading role in the founding of the Kenyan nation at independence,"the Head of State said in a statement.
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