Kabeere M'Mbijjiwe: Pipe-smoking Cabinet minister in Moi's era

Kabeere M'Mbijjiwe. (Courtesy)

Gilbert Kabeere M'Mbijjewe was a Kenyan politician, Member of Parliament for South Imenti Constituency and served in various Cabinet portfolios.

The politician, who was born in 1926 in South Imenti where he grew, was first elected to Parliament in 1974. He subsequently became the first MP for south Imenti under KANU. He served in the seat for over 15 years, making the longest serving MP in the region.