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Why President Mwai Kibaki’s reign is our halcyon

Former President Mwai Kibaki takes the oath of office as the President of Kenya after being re-elected in the 2007 General Elections during the swearing-in ceremony at State House, Nairobi [Courtesy].

From the regular online chatter, it’s evident that Kenyans miss retired President Mwai Kibaki. It’s easy to understand why.

Under him, the economy was booming, major infrastructural projects were inaugurated, free education was introduced and for the first time in the nation’s history, our budget was fully funded by our taxes.

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