On Monday, April 25, 2022, President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta led the country in viewing the body of former President Emilio Mwai Kibaki, which was lying in state at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.
Other state officials in attendance included Deputy President William Ruto, Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, Speaker of the Senate Ken Lusaka, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and several Cabinet Secretaries.
The Judiciary was represented by Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, among others.
Former President Kibaki's four children were present to receive the President at the National Assembly.
Chief Justice Martha Koome paid tribute to the late President, saying, 'Mzee Mwai Kibaki was a transformational leader and a true Pan-Africanist. While at the helm of Kenya's leadership, he played a 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.'
President Kibaki's body will lie in state at Parliament for three days before his state funeral on Friday, with full military honors and protocols.
