Statement by the EU Delegation to Kenya on the passing away of former President of Kenya H.E. Hon. Emilio Mwai Kibaki

On behalf of the European Union, the EU Delegation to Kenya conveys its sincere condolences to the family and friends of H.E. Hon. Emilio Mwai Kibaki, to H.E. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, and to the Kenyan people on the passing away of the former President of the Republic of Kenya.

With the passing of H.E. Hon. Emilio Mwai Kibaki, not just Kenya, but East Africa and the global community as a whole, have lost a true elder statesman who dedicated his life to public service. His achievements for Kenya since independence in many different roles - as President, Member of Parliament, and Leader of the Opposition - are innumerable. Many Europeans will remember H.E. Hon. Emilio Mwai Kibaki foremost as the flagbearer, and then implementer, of Kenya’s return to fully fledged multi-party democracy. For this achievement, he retains Europeans’ sincerest respect and admiration.