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Fare thee well Mzee Kibaki, you did your part for Kenya

Former President Mwai Kibaki. [File, Standard]

As Kenyans mourn the death of the country’s third president, Emilio Mwai Kibaki, they should also take time to reflect on his legacy and the invaluable contribution to Kenya’s political history.

Kibaki is what many would call the gentleman of Kenyan politics. He was routinely accused of ‘fence-sitting’ because of his non-confrontational brand of politics. Even though his detractors interpreted his suave style to mean indifference, he inspired great confidence in those he worked with, whether in Opposition or in government.

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