President Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the mausoleum of founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on August 22, 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the mausoleum of founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on August 22, 2019.
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By Correspondent

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday announced the 41st memorial service held for the country’s founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta is going to be the last.

Uhuru said the agreement was reached after consultations with the entire Kenyatta family members.

Uhuru added that they will be having the celebration going forward privately as the family members.

“As President, I have consulted with the family of Mzee Kenyatta. We have agreed together that this is going to be the last celebration of 41 years of Mzee in this manner,” he said.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta lay a wreath of flowers at the mausoleum of founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on August 22, 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta lay a wreath of flowers at the mausoleum of founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on August 22, 2019.
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He spoke during the 41st memorial for the Mzee Kenyatta at the Holy Family Basilica as he led the nation in commemorating the founding father.

The President added that the country has moved forward in 41 years with massive improvements.

He also expressed his gratitude to both second and third Presidents for observing the commemoration of Mzee Kenyatta without the failure.

Mzee Jomo Kenyatta died on August 22, 1978.