March 11, 1975: MP for Nyandarua North, Mr. Josiah Mwangi Kariuki (popularly known as JM), is reported dead. One of his wives said she had identified a body found in the Ngong Hills as being that of Mr. Kariuki. No official confirmation was available. Contacted for comment, the Vice-President Daniel arap Moi said: ” If it is true then it is a tragedy and a great shock for everyone, a loss to the nation, a sad thing for Kenya and for anyone who wants a peaceful and a bright future for Kenya,” Mr. Moi appealed to the peopIe of Kenya to remain calm and restrained. He said there would be no further comment until there was a positive proof. At Mr. Kariuki’s Nairobi residence last night were several women, all looking sad and sobbing. One of wives, Mrs. Terry Kariuki confirmed that the body at the mortuary was that of his husband.

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