Nicholas Biwott lived a life of such mystery and secrecy that his business dealings have remained a top secret even to his closest associates.
The 77-year-old, who breathed his last yesterday, carries with him to the grave secrets of a vast business empire that he built, but the public largely got barely a glimpse of his net worth.
According to Nigeria's Venture Financial Magazine, Biwott was worth Sh100 billion in 2013, placing him among the top 50 richest people in Africa.
But perhaps of contrast is that even with his billions, he never carried a phone and the self-proclaimed ‘Total Man’ for some unknown reason lived like someone wanted him dead.
He was known to trust no one, not even his own security detail, friends or colleagues.
Many described him as a man who was obsessed with security - he switched cars in a span of less than a kilometre when travelling from one destination to another during his private and official Government missions.
He was also well known for his habit of not accepting drinks or food brought to him in restaurants.
And the former minister was also keen on not disclosing his age.