The final rites during the burial of retired President Mwai Kibaki at his Othaya home will be a private affair. The former Head of State will be accorded full military honours, which include conveyance of the body under escort on a gun carriage, accompanied by military musical honours and a 19 gun-salute. Curtains will fall on the national period declared by President Uhuru Kenyatta last Friday following the death of the retired President. While addressing the nation, President Kenyatta stated that the period of mourning will last until Kibaki is laid to rest. He announced that the third President of Kenya will be accorded a State Funeral, with full Military Honours with all protocols being rendered.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2022 10:40 UTC