Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta has declared 7 days of National mourning following the untimely death of Tanzania’s President, John Pombe Magufuli.
Addressing the nation, Kenyatta declared that the 7 days of national mourning are with effect from 18 of March, 2021, until sunset on the day of the funeral of President John Pombe Magufuli.
“Therefore I under the authority vested in me as the President of the Republic of Kenya, do hereby order and direct testimony to the high esteem, in which the people of Kenya hold President John pombe Magufuli, the Republic of Kenya, will observe a seven day period of national mourning,” said Magufi.
Kenyatta also said there is a symbol of enduring respect for the fallen president, as well as the solemn solidarity with the people and the nation of the United Republic of Tanzania.
“The flag of the South African community, and the flag of the Republic of Kenya, shall be flown at half mast at all public buildings and public grounds, and wherever else throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Kenya,” said Kenyatta.
John Pombe Magufuli was allegedly hospitalised in Nairobi.
The Tanzanian President died yesterday evening due to heart complications.
