George Saitoti
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19457.0Global Dominance: 0.00%George Saitoti was a prominent Kenyan politician who served in various capacities, including as Minister of Finance and Minister of Internal Security. He was a key figure in Kenyan politics for decades, known for his role in the formation of the country's democratic institutions post-independence. Saitoti was also a member of the National Rainbow Coalition and played a significant role during the presidency of Mwai Kibaki. His political career was marked by significant events, including his involvement in the fight against corruption and his leadership in the government during challenging times.
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Prof George Saitoti was a youthful friend of Bernard Chege Waruingi, who he helped in politics.
The man of Olepolos: How Waruinge helped to turn USIU-A into a word class universityKenya· 2026-07-28
George Saitoti was a former Vice-President and Internal Security minister in Kenya.
Saitoti's estate faces fresh storm over son's claim, DNA test bid and exhumation requestKenya· 2026-07-05
George Saitoti was a former Vice President of Kenya with whom Kenneth Lusaka brokered peace during his tenure.
Ruto Western campaigns; Inherent message in Lusaka appointment for coordinatorKenya· 2026-02-08
Prof George Saitoti announced NARC’s win alongside Raila Odinga in a memorable event.
Ordinary politicians have ideas but Raila Odinga was himself an ideaKenya· 2025-10-28
George Saitoti was one of several senior politicians edged out of the succession equation by President Daniel arap Moi.
From Saitoti to Kindiki: Raila's quiet eclipse of Kenya's deputiesKenya· 2025-10-17
He later joined the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which later teamed up with Mr Mwai Kibaki’s National Alliance Party of Kenya (Nak).
Raila Odinga dies at age 80 in India
Tanzania· 2025-10-15
George Saitoti was a significant figure in the political landscape of the 1980s.
Kalonzo seizes opportunity to ride rising tide opposing Ruto and RailaKenya· 2025-04-19
Former President Moi never openly attacked his deputy, George Saitoti, despite internal tensions.
The President is losing control of the narrativeKenya· 2025-04-06
