Jonathan Pays Tribute To Ex-president, Sends Condolence Message To Family

• Jonathan pays tribute to Ex-president

• Mr Kibaki was a distinguished African statesman and reform-minded leader, Jonathan says

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya on the passing of former President Mwai Kibaki, who died at the age of 90.

In a condolence message, Jonathan described the late Kibaki as an outstanding African statesman and leader who was modest and reform-minded.

He went on to call him a brilliant technocrat who left a “legacy of robust economic growth and magnificent infrastructure, particularly through his exemplary grassroots development programs.”

“I express my condolences to President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Kibaki family, and the government and people of Kenya on the passing of His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, former President of Kenya, who died at the age of 90.

“Mr Kibaki who served as the third President of Kenya was a distinguished African statesman and reform-minded leader who stood out for his humility, low profile and gentlemanly disposition to governance.

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“He was a brilliant technocrat who won immense respect from the Kenyan people for his track record of service to his country as a scholar, politician, cabinet minister, and president.”

“With his excellent grassroots development programs, he left a legacy of robust economic growth and impressive infrastructure.”

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