President William Ruto Finally Breaks Silence on Death of Lawyer Paul Gicheru

President William Ruto on Thursday broke his silence on the death of ICC Suspect Lawyer Paul Gicheru who was found dead at his Karen home last week.

In a speech read during the burial of the lawyer, Ruto mourned Gicheru as a distinguished servant.

"We have lost an indebted lawyer who made a contribution to people's progression. "Paul Gicheru Njoroge was a fine legal mind and a master of equal justice," Ruto said in a speech that was read out by Simon Gicharu.

The speech read at the funeral was Ruto's first statement ever since the death of Gicheru was announced.

Gicheru was facing a witness tampering charges at the International Criminal Court.

He waiting for the ruling of the case following the conclusion of the hearing when the unfortunate hand of death struck.

Gicheru was accused of interfering with witnesses in a case involving President Ruto and radio presenter Joshua Arap Sang.

The two had been charged for crime against humanity. The cases were however dropped after several witnesses pulled out of the case.

Gicheru died on Monday, September 26, at his home in Karen, Nairobi, aged 50. He was buried at his farm in Bahati, Nakuru County.

Family and friends eulogised him as an astute lawyer, a family man, a selfless, honest and generous person.

Widow Ruth Nyambura eulogised her husband as loving and kind to his family whom he taught to fear and respect God, parents and government.

She said her husband was a great man who was generous to everyone including neighbours.

"On Monday, when you went to be with the Lord, you held my hand and said to me, nobody will ever separate us, very unexpected at the moment that made me wonder if God sends messages to the people he is calling. It is hard for me to accept that you are no longer with us," Nyambura said.

Family lawyer John Khaminwa reminiscenced the good days he had with Gicheru. He said Gicheru made tremendous effort to the development of law and the country.

Khaminwa said Kenya has lost a great person, an astute lawyer, a loving family man and an honest citizen.

"He was hardworking, an astute lawyer with good manners and humour. He was an honest man. He has made major contributions to Kenya's development as well as the development of his family. He was loved by the children and his wife," he said.