By Silvia Nyambura
Former Permanent Secretary to the Treasury Chris Kassami passed away this morning at the Nairobi Hospital after a long illness. He had served in this position for 20 years until his retirement in 2013 at 65 years of age.
He held a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam and various high level qualifications in Finance and Economics. He joined the Ministry of Finance in 1972 as an Economist.
He had also previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Education and Works ministries and was the Chairman of the East African Development Bank from 2011 to 2013.
Until the time of his passing Kassami was the Chairman of Airtel Uganda.
Minister for Finance Matia Kasaija has said government is in touch with the family to fly the body home from Kenya and begin with the funeral arrangements.
