Mzee Jomo Kenyatta served as the first Prime Minister (1963–1964) and President (1964–1978).
Kenyans are Sunday commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the death of the nation's founding father, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
The day is being marked with laying of wreaths at the mausoleum of the late President at Parliament buildings by President Mwai Kibaki and the Kenyatta family as well as other dignitaries.
A memorial service is being held at the PCEA St. Andrews Church in Nairobi.
President Kenyatta died in his sleep at State House Mombasa on the 22nd of August, 1978.
Upon his death, the then Vice President, Daniel arap Moi was constitutionally mandated to act as President for 90 days.
He became the first Prime Minister of self-governing Kenya on 1st June 1963 and a year later Kenya become a republic with Kenyatta as President.
He ruled the country up to his death and was instrumental in the country's struggle against British colonialists.
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