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Kibaki burial plans kick into high gear

Othaya Approved School

A road is re-carpeted around Othaya Approved School in Othaya town yesterday, ahead of the burial of former President Mwai Kibaki on Saturday.

Photo credit: Joseph Kanyi | Nation Media Group

By  Nicholas Komu

What you need to know:

  • The Kenya Defence Forces and the Office of the President are coordinating all programmes.
  • Among other activities, roads are being upgraded, tents pitched and security beefed up.

Othaya town in Nyeri County has been given a facelift as preparations for the burial of former President Mwai Kibaki hit top gear.

Military personnel have pitched camp in the town where the former Head of State will be accorded his final rites on Saturday.

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