Uhuru Receives Heroic Welcome at Kijana Wamalwa Memorial in Kitale

Uhuru receives heroic welcome at Kijana Wamalwa memorial in Kitale

A jubilant crowd broke into song and dance as the retired President made his way into the venue.

Uhuru calls for protection of democratic freedoms

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged political leaders to protect democratic freedoms and respect political diversity. Uhuru said democratic rights enjoyed by Kenyans were secured through the sacrifices of leaders who fought for a society where citizens could freely elect their representatives. He spoke on Saturday in Kitale during a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the death of former Vice President Michael Kijana Wamalwa. “Let us …

Uhuru says he wanted Kijana Wamalwa as his 2002 Running Mate

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 23 – Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has revealed that he once sought the late Michael Kijana Wamalwa as his running mate. Speaking at the 23rd memorial anniversary of Wamalwa in Kitale, Kenyatta said the details are contained in a newly launched book chronicling the life of the former Vice President. According to Uhuru, he had approached Wamalwa to become his deputy in 2002 but was overtaken by events after then-President Mw…

Uhuru Kenyatta lays wreaths at Kijana Wamalwa’s grave during 23rd memorial service

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta honoured Kijana Wamalwa at his 23rd memorial service, launching a biography and joining key political figures in remembrance.

Uhuru attends late Wamalwa's annual memorial service in Kitale

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, August 23, joined family, United Opposition leaders and people of Kitale, Trans Nzoia county, for the annual memorial service of the late Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa. He described Wamalwa, who died in 2003 aged 59, while receiving treatment in London, as a leader, friend and gentleman who loved Kenya. […]

Wamalwa Memorial To Bring Together Government And Opposition Figures In Kitale

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to attend the annual memorial service for the late Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, where he will also officially launch a book documenting the late leader’s life and legacy. The commemorations will take place at Wamalwa’s Milimani home and mausoleum to mark 23 years since […] The post Wamalwa Memorial To Bring Together Government And Opposition Figures In Kitale appeared…