Uhuru: How I remember Pope Francis

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Archbishop of Nairobi Philip Anyolo after the requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis at Holy Family Minor Basilica, Nairobi on April 25,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogised the late Pope Francis as a humble, servant leader who embodied the teachings of Jesus Christ and left an indelible mark on the world.

Speaking during a requiem mass at Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi on Friday, April 25, Kenyatta reflected on his personal encounters with the Pontiff, describing them as deeply moving.