Mwai Kibaki: Kenya first opposition president die at di age of 90

Mwai Kibaki

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E dey victorious for di 2002 and 2007 elections, both of dem result in violence

Kenya former president, Mwai Kibaki, don die at di age of 90, President Uhuru Kenyatta don announce.

E be di first leader wey no come from di Kenya African National Union (Kanu), wey don rule for 40 years afta independence, and bin dey in power from 2002 to 2013.

Im 2007 re-election spark nationwide violence and lead to 1,200 deaths.

“Mwai Kibaki earn di ogbonge respect and affection of di pipo of di nation,” President Kenyatta tok.

“[He] lead di charge to keep di ruling party accountable,” and bin “earn di abiding respect and affection” of dis nation.

Di president declare a mourning period until Mr Kibaki burial, with di flying of flags at half-mast.

Dem go give am a state funeral with full military honours, President Kenyatta tok.

Dem hail Mr Kibaki for im liberal reforms, wey revive Kenya ailing economy, however, dem accuse am of not doing enough to tackle rampant corruption.

E also introduce a new constitution for 2010, afta dem approve am in a national referendum. At di time, some say na di most important political event in Kenya history since dem gain independence from Britain in 1963.

Dem introduced a more decentralised political system and limited presidential powers.

Kenyans online dey divided – some praise Mr Kibaki for fostering national unity, while odas focus on im 2007 re-election and di violence wey happun.

E dey survived by four children.