Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i led senior government officials in signing a condolence book at Harambee House on Tuesday, commemorating the life of former President Mwai Kibaki. The late leader’s body is currently lying in state at Parliament Buildings, with a public viewing scheduled before his burial in Othaya on Saturday.
The signing ceremony at Harambee House included Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho and Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua, who joined Matiang’i in expressing condolences. Meanwhile, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and former health ministry officials honored Kibaki’s legacy at Afya House, noting his achievements as Health Minister from 1988 to 1991.
Regional commissioners across Kenya paid tribute to Kibaki’s impact. Embu’s Evans Achoki credited him with initiating Vision 2030, the national development blueprint, and establishing the Constituency Development Fund, which transformed rural infrastructure. Rift Valley’s Maalim Mohammed highlighted Kibaki’s reforms to the civil service, while Coast’s John Elungata described his decade in office as a 'golden era' for national progress.
