Wilson Kasiyimi, a former chauffeur to Kenya’s founding President Jomo Kenyatta, once saved the life of the powerful head of state during a political rally in Meru County. However, his life took a difficult turn after leaving the lucrative job.
Kasiyimi's journey began at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), formerly Voice of Kenya, where he drove journalists around the country. This gave him an opportunity to interact with Kenyatta, eventually leading to an unexpected appointment as his personal driver.
During a rally in Meru, Kasiyimi was conducting patrols with security officers while they attempted to fix a malfunctioning speaker when he spotted a man holding a rifle in a tree.
He immediately alerted a security officer, who dismissed his concerns, claiming the object was a monkey. Not satisfied, Kasiyimi informed another officer, who ordered the arrest of the suspected shooter.
Despite his service, Kasiyimi later faced disagreements with security officers and was eventually removed from the prestigious position after reporting alleged plans to eliminate him to his seniors.
Today, following retirement, the former presidential chauffeur lives in a mudhouse. His family reportedly does not even have a title deed for their piece of land.
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/70006-mzee-kenyattas-driver-living-poverty-despite-saving-his-life
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