Makerere University has joined the International community in mourning the passing of former Kenyan president, Mwai Kibaki.
“As Makerere University, we mourn the loss of our Gallant alumnus, H.E Dr. Emilio Mwai Kibaki. He lived a life that exemplified values that are the bedrock of Makerere University, H.E Dr. Kibaki was the First scholar to be awarded a First-class Honors Degree from @MakCoBAMS when he graduated with a First Class Honors Degree (BA) in Economics,” the statement read.
He was the third President of Kenya from December 2002 until April 2013.
He had previously served as the fourth Vice-President of Kenya for ten years from 1978 to 1988 under President Daniel Arap Moi.
He also held cabinet ministerial positions in the Kenyatta and Moi governments, including time as minister for Finance 1969–1981 under Kenyatta, Minister for Home Affairs 1982–1988, and Minister for Health 1988–1991 under Moi.
The Makerere Alumni passed away today morning at the age of 90 leaving behind a great legacy, part of which his alma matter wished to celebrate.
About Mwai Kibaki
Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki was a Kenyan politician who served as the third President of Kenya from December 2002 until April 2013. He had previously served as the fourth Vice-President of Kenya for ten years from 1978 to 1988 under President Daniel Arap Moi.
