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Friday declared public holiday to mourn President Kibaki

Former President Mwai Kibaki 

Former President Mwai Kibaki. The government has declared Friday April 29 a national holiday to accord him a befitting state funeral

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

The government has declared Friday April 29 a national holiday following the death of President Mwai Kibaki, CS Fred Matiang’i has announced.

Dr Matiang’i, who is the chair of the National Funeral Steering Committee for the late President, said the day will be spent paying last respects to the former Head of State. A state funeral for the third president will be held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on the same day.