[PHOTOS] Ruto, Raila pay last respect to Mukami

Opposition Chief Raila Odinga arrived a few minutes to midday.

In Summary

•Oppsoition Chief Raila Odinga arrived a few minutes to mid-day.

•Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among other top government officials were also in attendance.

President William Ruto paying his last respects at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto paying his last respects at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto on Saturday joined mourners to bid farewell to Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi.

The burial was taking place at her home in  Njabini, Nyandarua County.

The President arrived shortly after 10.30 am in the morning.

He was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among other top government officials.

 

Opposition Chief Raila Odinga arrived a few minutes to midday.

Mukami is the wife of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi. 

She died aged 96 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi after developing breathing difficulties.

Mukami passed away on Thursday night, May 4, 2023.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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Crows at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
Crows at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto leads mourners at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto leads mourners at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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Prime Cabinet CS Musalia Mudavadi at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
Prime Cabinet CS Musalia Mudavadi at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
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President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
Image: PCS
President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
President William Ruto arriving at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023
Image: PCS
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