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President Uhuru Kenyatta confesses of former First Lady's influence

President Uhuru Kenyatta gives his tribute during the burial of Former First Lady Lucy Kibaki in Othaya on Saturday 07/05/16. [PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO/Standard]

Former First Lady Lucy Kibaki was buried in style at her Othaya home yesterday in an elegant ceremony in which hearts were poured out, confessions made and heartfelt tributes given.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto led mourners in acknowledging the overbearing influence of the former First Lady in former President Mwai Kibaki’s 10-year presidency during the ceremony attended by an estimated 20,000 mourners.

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