Stop bickering and work to build the nation, Kibaki tells leaders

Former president Mwai Kibaki has urged politicians to stop political bickering and join hands in nation building.

Mr Kibaki was speaking Wednesday at the burial of his elder brother Bernard Ndiritu in Othaya.

He advised political leaders to dedicate their energies to serving Kenyans.

The former president also called on Kenyans to maintain peace and live as brothers and sisters.

“The leaders should also serve this country diligently and with devotion. Let us also keep peace,” Mr Kibaki said.

The former president was among mourners who attended the burial of Mr Ndiritu at Iria-ini Catholic Church.

PEACEFUL AND SOCIAL

He described his brother as loving, peaceful and a sociable person whose life will be celebrated by many people.

Mr Ndiritu died last week on Madaraka Day at the age of 88 and was buried at his Gatuyai-ini home in Othaya.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, in his condolence message read on his behalf by Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi, described Mr Ndiritu as a person who was kind, generous and courageous.

“I applaud him for the struggle for independence and for the role he has played for society and the church,” President Kenyatta said.

Othaya Member of Parliament Mary Wambui called upon Kenyans to be humble just like Mr Ndiritu was.

According to Mr Ndiritu’s widow, Martha Njeri, who was the only person in the house at the time of his death, her husband just collapsed and died.

Mr Ndiritu had eight children and several grandchildren.