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Former Kenyan President Kibaki is dead at 90

Apr 22, 2022 | 4:04 AM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has died at the age of 90.

Kibaki’s death was announced Friday by President Uhuru Kenyatta, who said his passing was a sad day for the country and praised his predecessor as a great Kenyan.

“Mwai Kibaki will forever be remembered as a gentleman in Kenyan politics, a brilliant debater and one who steered development in the country,” Kenyatta said.

Kibaki served two terms as president of the East African country, ruling from 2002 to 2013.