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Thursday, March 28, 2024

President Mwai Kibaki Has Died

Kenya’s 3rd president Mwai Kibaki has died at the age of 90.

The announcement was made by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday. Uhuru lauded Kibaki as ‘a gentleman in Kenyan politics.’

Uhuru announced Kibaki’s passing at a press conference in State House some minutes past 12 noon.

Kibaki served as Kenya’s president from 2002 to 2013, presiding over a period of rapid economic growth, after 24 years of stalled growth under his predecessor. His legacy is still celebrated today, and future presidents will always be measured against it.

President Uhuru has declared a period of national mourning from today, until when the late president is laid to rest. Flags will fly at half-mast.

Here are some of the reactions from notable people on social media.

 

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