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Over 20,000 mourners expected at Mama Lucy's burial in Othaya today

A view at the Othaya Approved School grounds in Nyeri, ahead of Mama Lucy Kibaki’s funeral service that will be held today. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

About 20,000 mourners are expected at the funeral of former First Lady Lucy Kibaki, today. Interior Coordination Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, yesterday said all is set for the farewell ceremony.

Kibicho, who toured the venues last evening, said all security measures and other arrangements have been finalised, noting that the body of Mrs Kibaki is expected to arrive at Othaya Approved School grounds at 10am. The convoy will use the Nairobi-Karatina-Mukurweini-Othaya Road.

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