Some African leaders have extended their condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya following the recent passing away of the former Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa in his message on Saturday said, “We send our deepest condolences to the family of former President Kibaki and to the people of Kenya in general. We mourn with them and share in their loss.”
Ramaphosa recalled that former President Kibaki championed the cause of democracy and unity in Kenya and beyond.
Earlier, Uganda's Yoweri Museveni who said he received the sad news announcing the death of Hon. Emilio Mwai Kibaki, the third President of the Republic of Kenya.
Museveni said, "This is a sorrowful moment for the people of Kenya, the East African Community and the African Continent.
"I extend, on behalf of the people of Uganda, heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and all Kenyans, upon the loss of a Great Statesman".
Adding that Mzee Mwai Kibaki was a transformational leader and a true Pan-Africanist.
Ugandan President also recalled the helm of Kenya’s leadership, who played fundamental role in achieving socio-economic transformation and prosperity for the Kenyan people.
"He was active in deepening the roots of African unity and cooperation for peace, development and security.
"As he rests from his earthly responsibilities, let the young generation study his exemplary deeds and emulate this Great Son of Africa", he added.
Museveni noted that Kibaki will be remembered for his faithful and excellent service to his motherland and Africa.
Mwai Kibaki, one of the biggest names in Kenyan politics and the nation's third president, has died, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced. He was 90.
His political career spanned decades, including serving as vice president to Daniel arap Moi, the man he replaced as president of the East African nation in 2002.
Kabaki, an economist and passionate golf player, left behind a complicated legacy when he stepped down after his second presidential term ended in 2013.
He not only oversaw a new constitution that brought hope for change, he led Kenya during a period of robust economic growth and major infrastructure developments.
But he was also at the helm during the most violent election in the country's history, when more than 1,200 people died in bloody ethnic battles after disputed 2007 polls.
Kibaki's death was confirmed in a statement issued by Kenyatta, who said the country would observe a period of national mourning from Friday until his burial.
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