Presidents' Pressman, a Memoir by Lee Njiru

We could describe Lee Njiru's candid recollection of life in State House as ''The Presidency Unscripted". The former head of the Presidential Press was particularly dismayed by ethnicity at the big office, both during Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi. But Njiru is also keen to tell of triumphs over tribalism.
“The man I liked most among President Kenyatta’s security was Chief Inspector Kimalel arap Kering. The police officer was special in that Mzee loved him to a fault. It was as if he was protected by a presidential decree. During the colonial administration, Kimalel was a police driver and later a driving instructor. A Kipsigis from Kericho, Kimalel somehow got the attention of Mzee Kenyatta. The chemistry between the two was just right, and it became obvious to everyone, even within the police hierarchy. Kimalel was so beloved of Mama Ngina, the First Lady, who had a problem pronouncing his name. She fondly called him “Kimiriri””. Pg 51-52