On June 8, President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi passed away, leaving behind a legacy of service to his country and the Great Lakes Region.
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has directed the national flag to be flown at half-mast from June 13 in honor of the late president, a gesture attributed to their close friendship.
The period of mourning will last until Nkurunziza's interment, a testament to the respect and admiration Kenyatta has for his fallen counterpart.
As the nation mourns, President Kenyatta remembered Nkurunziza as an outstanding regional leader who worked tirelessly for peace and stability in his country and the region.
