Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is dead

President Uhuru Kenyatta officially announced Mwai Kibaki’s death on Friday at State House, Nairobi.

Kibaki served as the third president of the Republic of Kenya from 2002 to 2013.

President Kenyatta has declared a period of mourning, including the flying of flags at half-mast until a state funeral is held for Kibaki. Details to follow.