[PHOTOS] Late Kibaki's journey to Othaya

In Summary

•Kibaki's body left Lee Funeral home at exactly 7 am.

• The body is expected toa rrive in Othaya approved school by 10 am.

by THE STAR REPORTER

30 April 2022 - 08:44

The funeral cortege of former President Emilio Mwai Kibaki departs Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi City County for Othaya in Nyeri County ahead of today's State Burial Service of the retired Head of State to be held at Othaya Approved School Grounds in Othaya town.

Military officers pushing the body of the late President Mwai Kibaki ahead of the journey to Othaya on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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The body of Kenya's 3rd Head of State will traverse Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Nyeri Counties to give Central Kenya residents an opportunity to bid farewell to their beloved and long-serving leader.

The body of the late President Mwai Kibaki's body being put in a hearse on Saturday, April 30, 2022
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The Minibus carrying the late former president's family members follows his hearse closely as they head to Othaya for send off.
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The late President Mwai Kibaki's procession to Othaya on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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After the State Burial Service at Othaya Approved School Grounds, the body of former President Emilio Mwai Kibaki, who died on Friday last week aged 90, will be interred at his Munyange home on the outskirts of Othaya town.

Military officers matching with the body of the late President Mwai Kibaki ahead of the journey to Othaya on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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The speedy convoy making it's way through the Thika superhighway to Othaya for the burial ceremony
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The late President Mwai Kibaki's procession to Othaya on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
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A catholic priest blessing the body of the late Kibaki before journey starts to Othaya on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Final journey for late former President Mwai Kibaki as his casket pass Thika superhighway to Othaya for the burial ceremony on 30th April 2022.
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