Kenyans pay tribute to Kibaki as he lies in state

Security was provided by military police, National Police Service and NYS officers. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Far from the norm in Parliament chambers and of journalists interviewing MPs, yesterday morning was characterised with gloom and grief.

Sadness written all over their faces, President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, her deputy Philomena Mwilu, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, his Senate counterpart Ken Lusaka and other dignitaries gathered to pay their last respects to the late former President Mwai Kibaki.