Kenya: Former President Kibaki Flown to South Africa for Treatment
Nairobi — Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki has been flown to South Africa for treatment.
Kibaki left for South Africa Sunday morning.
"He was accompanied
by his doctor. We expect him to return soon, and Kenyans will be
informed of his progress as appropriate," a statement issued by State
House said.
"We ask Kenyans to pray for him, and to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time," the statement added.
It's understood
that the former President was first taken to the Karen Hospital for
treatment on Saturday before a decision was taken to fly him to South
Africa.
The former
President formally started work as the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Special Envoy for Water in
Africa in June.
The former President expressed hope that the initiative will ensure proper water governance processes in Africa.
He noted that
progress in the sector will unlock Africa's potential for faster
job-creation, poverty eradication, and socio-economic growth and
development.
His role among
other goals includes drawing attention of Heads of State of governments
and civil societies to the importance of sustainable management of the
available water resources.
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