This archive report was first published on 11 January 2020.
On January 11, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a message of condolence and encouragement to the people of the Sultanate of Oman following the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.
Sultan Qaboos, one of the longest-serving Arab leaders, passed away at the age of 79 after a long illness.
President Kenyatta described the late Sultan Qaboos as a visionary and charismatic leader who was committed to the transformation of his country.
“Sultan Qaboos was a great leader who was devoted to improving the wellbeing of his fellow countrymen. He was also committed to international peace and worked hard towards promoting peace and stability in the Middle East,” the President said.
President Kenyatta also recalled the colourful history between Kenya and Oman, particularly the pre-colonial commercial ties between Mombasa and the Sultanate, describing the late Sultan as a “quiet peacemaker”.
He assured the Government and the people of Oman that Kenya stands with them at this difficult period of mourning.
