This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
Nostalgia for Mwai Kibaki's Leadership on His 88th Birthday ¶
As retired President Mwai Kibaki turned 88 on Friday, many Kenyans took to social media to wish him a Happy Birthday and express their nostalgia for his leadership.
Former President Kibaki, who served from 2002 to 2013, has been remembered fondly by many for his tenure, which saw the introduction of free primary education and the construction of the Thika Superhighway.
However, the nostalgia has been brought about by the apparent mismanagement of the economy by the Jubilee administration headed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.
Many Kenyans have expressed their disappointment with the current state of the economy, citing the closure of companies, redundancies, and rampant joblessness.
Here are some of the best messages left for the former head of state:
- Happy birthday Mwai #kibaki, your servanthood and leadership is what we miss. May God keep you longer — Jay Mwangi (@johnkamwangi) November 15, 2019
- Happy 88th birthday to our former president H. E Mwai Kibaki. Thika road bado inatuonyesha mambo but its all good, wacha tusitaje ya “kamwana”?? https://t.co/lhdVAcFbe3 — ItsGiddyCreations© (@Giddy_Creations) November 15, 2019
- The best kenyan president to have ever ruled Happy 86th birthday H.E Emilio Mwai Kibaki https://t.co/5ZuWJP2oNx — Mûťhūñgü?? (@Muthungu9) November 15, 2019
- Happy birthday Mzee Mwai Kibaki. You are a true leader of the Kenyan people. We truly miss you. I wish you good health and peace of mind. — Wilson Githae (@WilsonGithae) November 15, 2019
- Happy birthday former president H.E Mwai Kibaki. Your sense of humor will forever be remembered and with your shortcomings, you still kept this country intact economically, you’re a LEGEND. Wishing you blessings and grace #HappyBirthdayKibaki — Mickreen Adhiambo (@Adhyambo_mickey) November 15, 2019
