A file photo of the late Laikipia Senator GG Kairuki. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have sent their condolence messages after the passing on of Laikipia Senator GG Kariuki.
Kariuki, a long-term politician died on Thursday night, the curtains coming down on his long participation in the country.
Uhuru said the politician immensely contributed to Kenya's growth and liberation, and was one of the few leaders who played a key role in shaping the country’s future.
“His contribution will forever be ingrained in our minds and history books. As a young leader during independence, he played a key in resolving land conflicts and the resettlement of squatters," he said in a statement.
He further said that Kairuki helped in solving land issues in Laikipia and stood for the rights of all the Kenyans he felt were being trampled by those in authority.
“He was also at the centre of the second liberation with other leaders who championed for true democracy in our country. As a nation we are truly indebted to him and other founding fathers of our nation."
Speaking in Kuria East Constituency on Friday, Raila said the politician has contributed immensely to the development of the nation.
"He had a long career as a public servant and is part and parcel of the progress the country has made," he said.