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Nairobi - Former First
Lady, Lucy Kibaki has passed on.
Lucy died Tuesday
morning at Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London where she was undergoing treatment
since Saturday.
The ailing Kibaki has
been unwell for the last one month over an unknown ailment.
Recently, she was
rushed to the Nairobi Hospital for treatment and spent a few days in the ICU
section in what the family termed as routine medical checkup.
While announcing the
death, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Lucy will be remembered for her virtuous
leadership and role in the fight against HIV.
He said: “Her
Excellency will be remembered for her immense contribution in the development
of our country. Especially notable was her Excellency’s virtues of leadership
and commitment to improving the well being of the ordinary Kenyans.”
He expressed his
condolences and pledged to release details of further arrangements later.
May her soul rest in
peace.
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