The President has eulogised boxing legend Muhammad Ali as one of the most talented talented and gifted sportsmen of the world.
Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto mourned Ali in a statement on Saturday, following his death on Friday night at the age of 74.
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“I convey my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Ali’s family and friends. The world has lost a great sportsman,” said Uhuru.
He said the former world heavyweight champion's
courage and determination will remain an enduring inspiration to the world.
Ruto said the world has lost a hero who was the best in boxing.
"The death of Ali has robbed the sporting world of an icon and a towering figure in the boxing fraternity. I join the rest of the globe in mourning an elite athlete. May his soul rest in peace," he said.
Tribute from across the world
As news of Ali'a death spread on Friday night, celebrities, filmmakers and athletes were among the many people paying tribute to the champion on social media.
"We will never forget your courage, standing up to those in power," wrote filmmaker Michael Moore.
"So long great one," wrote fellow boxer Mike Tyson.
ABC's Ben Sherwood quoted his thoughts on achieving the seemingly impossible:
"Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare."
he wrote. "Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
Edgar Wright, Lionel Richie and Holly Robinson Peete also weighed in:
Wright wrote: "I’ve wrestled with alligators, I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning, And thrown thunder in jail."
Richie said Ali will always he his wrote while Peete said: "Heart hurts. He meant so much to so many. My heart just hurts."
"Always the champ," proclaimed Patricia Arquette.
'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator Phil Rosenthal reminded that he was called "The G.O.A.T." - the Greatest of All Time.
"Fly like a butterfly," said actor Josh Gad.
Reverend AL Sharpton, New York-based civil rights leader, wrote on Twitter: "Ali, he was and always will be the greatest. A true champion in and out of the ring."
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr, a civil rights leader said: "Let us pray forAli; good for America, world boxing champion, social transformer & anti-war hero. #TheGreatest."
"You were a champion in so many ways. You 'fought' well. Rest well," said Floyd Mayweather.
Hillary Clinton, Democratic US Presidential candidate, and her husband former US President Bill Clinton issued a joint statement.
They said: "From the day he claimed the Olympic gold medal in 1960, boxing fans across the world knew they were seeing a blend of beauty and grace, speed and strength that may never be matched again."
Adam Silver, National Basketball Association commissioner said:
"Muhammad Ali transcended sports with his outsized personality and dedication to civil rights and social justice."