State funeral in honor of President Kibaki to be held Friday

State funeral for the late President Mwai Kibaki will be held on Friday 29th April 2022 at Nyayo Stadium.

Thereafter the body of the late president will be laid to rest on 30th April 2022 in Othaya Nyeri County.

Addressing the media Saturday afternoon, Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, said the President’s body will lie at the National Assembly for three days between Monday and Wednesday to allow leaders and members of public to pay their respect.

“Those in Nairobi who would like to visit the family can go to the late President Kibaki’s office in Nyari. A facility in Othaya CDF office will be set up for leaders and members of public to visit and pay their respect.” Said CS Matiang’i

The death of the third president of Kenya, President Mwai Kibaki was officially announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday afternoon at State House Nairobi.

During the announcement, President Kenyatta declared a period of national mourning from Friday until sunset on the day of his interment.