[PHOTOS] Raila, Ngilu visit Lee funeral home to view Kibaki's body

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu visited Lee funeral home to view former President Mwai Kibaki's body.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced the news of his death.

Kibaki served as the third president of the Republic of Kenya from 2002 to 2013.

Uhuru has declared a period of mourning, including the flying of flags at half-mast until a state funeral is held for Kibaki. 

"The Flag of the Republic of Kenya shall be flown at half-mast at State House and all Kenyan Diplomatic Missions, Public Buildings and Public Grounds, all Military Bases, Posts, and Stations, on all Naval Vessels of the Republic of Kenya, and elsewhere throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Kenya; from today until sunset on the day of his interment," Uhuru stated in his address.

A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces officers took charge of the Lee Funeral home where Kibaki's body will be preserved until his burial.

The presence of heavy security at the morgue saw Agwings Kodhek Road being closed and only selected users were allowed to pass.

The funeral home's gate was under tight security with only a few dignitaries tripping in to view Kibaki's body.