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Mastermind Tobacco chairman Wilfred Murungi dies

Mastermind Tobacco chairman Wilfred Murungi dies
June 7, 2019 Eastern Newspaper

Wilfred Murungi, owner of cigarette maker Mastermind Tobacco is dead, the company has announced.

In a memo to Mastermind Tobacco Company (MTK) staff, the company confirmed the demise of the tycoon, but no information was given to reveal the cause of his sudden death.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on of our chairman, Mr.W.Murungi on the 6/6/19. The board requests that all staff respect the family’s privacy in this difficult time. Further announcements will be made,” the memo reads in part.

The demise of the business mogul comes amid a legal tussle between him and the Kenya Revenue Authority over a sh.2.9B tax arrears.

The 74-year-old was born in Magutuni, Mwimbi Ward in Tharaka Nithi County and rose to prominence when he took on the multinational, British American Tobacco in 1985 to form Mastermind Tobacco which makes the Supermatch brand of cigarettes.

The former ARM Cement Board chair and Director will be remembered as a philanthropist who created employment opportunities for thousands as well as serving the country in various capacities.

He was the founding Chancellor of Chuka University and a member of the National Economic and Social Council in the grand coalition government.

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