KENYA: Kenya's former First Lady Lucy Kibaki dies

Kenya's former First Lady Lucy Kibaki passed away Tuesday morning in the United Kingdom.

Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki (left) and First Lady Lucy Kibaki (right) at a past State function in 2008. Mrs Kibaki died on April 26, 2016 while undergoing treatment in London. PHOTO | FILE

A statement by President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that Mrs Kibaki died while being treated at Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London.

“Her excellency has been unwell for the last one month and has been receiving treatment here in Kenya and subsequently in the United Kingdom,” the statement signed by the president stated.

He said Mrs Kibaki will be remembered for her immense contribution in the development of the country.

"Notable was Her Excellency’s virtues of leadership and commitment to improving wellbeing of Kenyans, in particular her focus on tackling HIV/Aids, which will remain an inspiration to many,” he said.

The East African