Gachagua attends burial of ex-State House Comptroller Lenayapa in Laikipia

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Second Lady Pastor Dorcas have today joined mourners for the burial ceremony of Former State House Comptroller and Ambassador of Kenya to the Netherlands Lawrence Lenayapa.

In mourning Lenayapa, Gachagua termed him a distinguished public servant, a dedicated and hardworking gentleman.

The DP said his focus and an unrivalled dedication to excellence, he was able to rise through the ranks in service to the nation.

"He served our country with distinction and utmost commitment in all positions as a District Officer, District Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer-Government Printer, Permanent Secretary, State House Comptroller and Ambassador to The Netherlands," Gachagua said.

Today, with my Spouse Pastor Dorcas, I joined his wonderful family and friends in paying tribute to a genuine and great friend, a man who truly loved his family, his community and his country. I cherish all the moments I shared with Lenayapa for the over 34 years of friendship. May the soul of Lawrence Rest in Eternal Peace."

Lenayapa passed away on February 29 in Nairobi at age 59.

He served as the comptroller from 2013 to 2018 when he was appointed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta upon assuming power.

He was later deployed to the Netherlands in 2018 as the ambassador.

He was also formerly the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.

In his role as the comptroller, Lenayapa had intended to prioritise his focus on Kenya’s developmental agenda that was guided by Uhuru.

The Agenda, commonly known as the Big Four Agenda, focused on moving Kenya forward in the areas of Manufacturing, Universal Healthcare, Housing and Food security.

In the Netherlands, he also held the role of Permanent Representative of Kenya to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and led Kenya's delegation to various other international organizations in the country.

While at State House, his role as the comptroller included managing the finances and the operations within the House on the Hill, including managing the financial matters.

He also oversaw the execution of various functions within the House, including transportation, security, communication, catering, and general administration.