Friday, September 10, 2010

Kibaki pays tribute to Karume's son

By PPS
Posted Friday, September 10 2010 at 17:48

President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga joined other Kenyans in paying tribute to Joseph Karume during his burial in Kiambaa, Kiambu Friday.

Consoling the Karume family, President Kibaki said during his life, the younger Karume was a sociable and a hard working person in the community. He was the son of former Defence minister Njenga Karume.

He assured Mr Karume's three children of government support.

President Kibaki also urged Kenyans to forget the differences caused by campaigns for the new Constitution and unite in its implementation to move the country forward.

“Let us come together as one nation to give our country a new beginning under the new constitution,” President Kibaki said.

He said the new Constitution was good since it ensured better management of public affairs, equity in distribution of resources and a better Kenya where the rights of all Kenyans are guaranteed and would also unlock the economic potential of the nation.

Prime Minister Raila Odinga lauded the elder Karume for writing his auto-biography and challenged other Kenyans to write books on their contribution to society.

He paid tribute to the deceased for his exemplary service to his community and the nation.

Others who addressed the mourners were Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Cooperatives minister Joseph Nyaga and Kiambaa MP Stanley Githunguri.

The Catholic Bishop of Nairobi the Rt Rev. David Kamau conducted the funeral service.

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