Some excerpts as reported in the Dailies (in Kenya mainly, The Standard, Daily Nation, The Star) on 23rd Feb, 2012. For me they echo patriotism and excellence. "We have lost a great mentor and a leader who was action oriented. You don't need to be told about his work, just look around and you will know the kind of person he was", Jacinta Gichure (constituent) "We called him Uncle Mich. If he gave you a 10 O'clock appointment and you turned up at 10:15am, he would tell you "I don't need to see you because this is one of the reasons Kenya is lagging behind", KANU nominated MP, Amina Abdullah "John Michuki was a candid person. He brought all his experiences in the work he did. He never shied away from giving you what he thinks", Cabinet Minister Sally Kosgey "Many may not have liked his abrasive manner of speaking, which often saw him criticized as arrogant. But still he came out as a man sho believed in the uncompromisng management style anchored on hard work and respect for time. They say he ran his public office as he did his private business empire - with zeal and meticulousness" "If this Government had ten Michukis, this Government would go far." by Yatta Mp, Charles Kilonzo, in Parliament. "We owe the new (Nairobi) river to Michuki and the best way to honour him is to continue protecting the river", "He stood by what he believed in. If we can only borrow ten per cent of what Michuki stood for then we can be a great country", Special Programmes Minister Esther Murugi "What lessons can we learn from this administrator's business and financial acumen that spanned half a century? No docket was too overwhelming, none too small. A job was a job and wattanted Michukui's best effort. Passion. Dedication. Excellence", Editorial/Tribute, The Standard Inscribed below a large protrait of him in his office in Kangema "An elderly man seated down sees far than a boy on top of a tree" (transalated from Kikuyu) Nicknamed Kimendero (one who tramples over)