On April 27, 2022, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) announced that journalists assigned to cover the state funeral and memorial service of late President Mwai Kibaki would be given complimentary media permits.
According to MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omworo, the access will only be available to MCK-accredited journalists who will not be charged for the credentials.
On Friday, April 29, 2022, a state funeral will be held at Nyayo Stadium, followed by a burial at Kibaki's family home in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Saturday, April 30.
Media houses sending teams are required to send names and national ID numbers of those assigned in excel format to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
Former President Mwai Kibaki's body has been lying in state at the Parliament Buildings since Monday, April 25, to enable Kenyans to pay their respects.
