Kenyans mourns the death of former President Mwai Kibaki

Details: East Africa; 22 April 2022; 876

“Mwai Kibaki will forever be remembered as a gentleman in Kenyan politics, a brilliant debater and one who steered development in the country," Kenyatta said.

He was a quintessential patriot. We remember the values by which he lived, the ideals he embraced, his dignity, his diligence, his candour and concern for the well-being of all Kenyans. As a leading figure in Kenyan's post-independent history, His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, earned the abiding respect and affection, of the people of this nation, and other nations throughout the world. President Kibaki will forever be remembered as a gentleman in Kenyan politics. "

President Mwai Kibaki was elected as the President in 2002 and went on to serve two Presidential terms finishing in 2013. The second term in 2007 happened following a disputed election which had plunged the country into post election violence.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed that the country observe a period of national mourning from April 22nd 2022 until his interment.

In honour of President Mwai Kibaki, President Uhuru Kenyatta directed that the country observe a period of national mourning from Friday, April 22 until sunset of the day of his interment. Kenyan flag will fly half-mast across Kenya and all Kenyan missions abroad. President Uhuru also in the same order, Deputy President, Chief Justice, the Speaker of National Assembly and Kenya's Diplomats abroad and whoever else is authorized by law, has be directed not to fly the national flag on their motorcade from today until Kibaki is laid to rest.

Emilio Mwai Kibaki was born on Nov. 15, 1931 at the time Kenya was still under colonial rule. He studied Economics at Uganda's Makerere University and later London School of Economics. He served as Kenya's fourth President from 2002-2013, Kenya's fourth Vice President from 1978-1988. He held Cabinet Ministerial positions in the Kenyatta and Moi governments.