Kenyatta Declares End to State Commemoration of Founding Leader Jomo Kenyatta

22 August 2019

Nairobi — The family of Founding President Jomo Kenyatta has declared an end to an annual national commemoration of the late Head of State citing persistent politics over dynasties.

President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the decision on Thursday when he led the country in commemorating the 41st anniversary since the death of the founding President which was also attended by Deputy President William Ruto.

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