Kenya: Former President Mwai Kibaki, who ended President Daniel Moi’s 24-year rule, passed away at the age of 90, State House announced on Friday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a presidential proclamation on Friday announcing the passing away of the retired President who also served as Kenya’s fourth Vice President.
“Mwai Kibaki will forever be remembered as a gentleman in Kenyan politics, a brilliant debater and one who steered development in the country,” Kenyatta said.
Kibaki served two terms as president of the East African country, ruling from 2002 to 2013.
His reelection to a second term in 2007 put a dent in his long career as his victory was disputed by his opponent, Raila Odinga.
Thousands of people were killed in months of tribal violence before an agreement was reached with the help of outsiders.
