Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Mukami Kimathi, wife to Mau Mau fighter Dedan Kimathi. "Throughout her life, Mama Mukami demonstrated what genuine patriotism means and how citizens are supposed to work towards the progress of their motherland," he said. Uhuru noted that despite her health challenges in the recent past, Mama Mukami stood firmly not only for the welfare of her family but of the country. Uhuru called on leaders to emulate the late Mama Mukami by fighting for the greater good of the nation. Mama Mukami passed away on Thursday night while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi after developing breathing difficulties.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2023 12:48 UTC