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President Kenyatta and celebrities mourn death of former First Lady Lucy Kibaki

 First lady Mrs Lucy Kibaki         Photo:Courtesy

Former First lady Mama Mrs Lucy Kibaki has died while receiving treatment in a hospital in London.

In a statement to newsroom, President Uhuru Kenyatta broke the sad news. “It is with deep sense of sadness and loss that I have leant of the untimely death of former First lady Mrs. Lucy Kibaki”

He mourned her as a First lady “who had immense contribution in development of Kenya”  .

Other celebrities and leaders have expressed their shock in the news:

Uhuru Kenyatta ‏@UKenyatta:  May the Almighty God rest her soul in Everlasting Peace.

MIkeSonko:  Rest in peace our Former First lady Her Excellency Lucy Kibaki

Rosemary Odinga My deepest condolences to H.E. Mwai Kibaki and family for their loss, may God comfort you. #RIPMamaLucy.

Mugo Kibati ‏@mugokibati : My prayers are with President Kibaki and his family upon the passing of mama Lucy. Her love for her husband was never in doubt! #RIPMamaLucy

Cynthia Nyamai: #RIPMamaLucy our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time

Kalekyemumo Sad news continues, this April is too grim... #RIP Lucy Kibaki. Condolences to Kibaki and the family

Carol RadullSad to announce the passing of former First Lady Lucy Kibaki #RIPMamaLucy #RIPLucyKibaki

Ben Kitili Former first lady Mama Lucy Kibaki passes on in London..Our thoughts and prayers are with Mzee Kibaki and his family #RIP

Uhuru statement in full

Here is his full statement read:

It is with deep sense of sadness and loss that I have leanrt of the untimely death of  of former First ladt Mrs Lucy Kibaki. She passed away early morning while receiving treatment in Bupa Cornwell Hospital in London.

Her Excellency has been unwell for the last one month and has been receiving treatment here in Kenya and subsequently in the United kingdom.

Her Excellency will be remembered for her immense contribution in the development of our country. Especially notable was Her Excellency’s virtues of leadership and commitment to improving the wellbeing of ordinary Kenyans, in particular her focus on tackling HIV/AIDS, which will remain an inspiration to many.

On behalf of all Kenyans and my Government, I convey heartfelt condolences and encouragement to His Excellency Hon. Mwa Kibaki, family and friends.

May the Almighty God rest her soul in Everlasting Peace.

 

 

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