Fomer Minister and Member of Parliament Confirmed Dead
Nathan Munoko, the first Member of Parliament for Bungoma Central and former minister Nathan Munoko was confirmed dead on Friday.
The head of state, William Ruto sent his tribute, describing him as a progressive and focused leader who transformed the country’s political landscape.
Munoko served the country in various capacities in the 1960s towards 1980s first as the Member of Parliament for Bungoma Central.
He later served as Assistant Minister in Cabinet where he held various portfolios including Assistant Minister for Co-operatives and Marketing in 1964, Assistant Minister for Housing and Social services in 1965, Assistant Minister for Local Government in 1966 and Assistant Minister for Agriculture in 1974.
Munoko later served as Minister for Works from 1975 to 1979. He also served in Kanu party in various capacities, including national organizing secretary from 1966 to 1985 then from 1985 to 1988 he was the National Executive officer.