This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On August 2, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta received a special gift of four peacocks from his Tanzanian counterpart President John Pombe Magufuli at State House, Nairobi.
The ornamental birds were delivered to the Head of State by Tanzania High Commissioner to Kenya Dr Pindi Hazara Chana, who also delivered a goodwill message from President Magufuli.
Speaking while receiving the four birds, the President expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to President Magufuli, saying the birds signify the values of love, unity, and brotherhood that exist between the people of the two countries.
“On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Kenya, I receive this special gift. This is in the spirit of brotherhood and friendship of the East African residents,” the President said.
He added, “It’s a great honour not only between us as Presidents but as the people of East Africa. This deep relationship and brotherhood should continue so as to benefit our current and future generations.”
Present during the event were Health CS Sicily Kariuki, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, and his Senate counterparty Ken Lusaka, Majority Leader in Parliament Aden Duale, and Majority Leader in the Senate Kipchumba Murkomen.
