President Uhuru Kenyatta today visited the Nairobi home of Garissa Senator Mohamed Yusuf Haji to condole with the family following the death and burial of the legislator yesterday.
Uhuru on Monday afternoon led the Kenyan nation in bidding farewell to Senator Haji whose body was interred at Lang'ata Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi County.
Speaking at the burial ceremony that was also attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the President eulogized Senator Haji as an outstanding leader who served the country with commitment throughout his life.
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“I am here to convey my personal message of condolence to the family, relatives and friends of Mzee Haji.
“The death of Mzee Haji is a big loss not only to his family which has lost a father, a brother and a husband but also the whole nation which has lost a brave leader, a leader who stood for fairness and justice for all the people of Kenya," the President said.
President Kenyatta said Senator Haji was a good role model to upcoming leaders across the country.
“At a personal level, Mzee Haji has walked with me throughout my political life and I benefitted immensely from his advice.
“We shall miss his words of wisdom and his devotion to serving the people of Kenya without asking for anything in return,” President Kenyatta said.
The President urged Kenyans to emulate the spirit of servant leadership espoused by the late Senator and assured the bereaved family of his personal support and that of other Kenyans of goodwill.
