President Uhuru Kenyatta’s presence at the funeral of legendary teacher’s union leader Okuta Osiany on Friday was the culmination of a friendship that was solidified during the President’s time as Finance Minister. The close nature of this friendship was displayed even more recently as Kenyatta visited Osiany in hospital during his illness. However, I strongly feel that the President’s decision to set aside a day to join Osiany’s family and friends, and the teaching fraternity goes beyond the comfort and encouragement he went to offer...
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