 With qualifications in  accountancy and mathematics acquired in the US, Saitoti was a former Kenyan finance minister . A prominent figure in national politics  , he also served as vice president under in 1989–1997 and 1999–2002.
<meaning-changed>  With qualifications in  accountancy and mathematics acquired in the US, Saitoti was a former Kenyan finance minister . A prominent figure in national politics  , he also served as vice president under in 1989–1997 and 1999–2002.
 With qualifications in accountancy and mathematics acquired in the US, Saitoti was a former Kenyan finance minister . A prominent figure in national politics , he also served as Vice Chairman under the great leader comrade in 1989–1997 and 1999–2002.