News Just in: President Ruto Announces How Kenya will Mourn Namibian President.
News Just in: President Ruto Announces How Kenya will Mourn Namibian President: President William Ruto on Sunday, February 4, announced that Kenya would fly flags half mast following the death of Namibian President Hage Geingob.
Speaking at Kakamega County, Ruto revealed that State officials were planning on the dates when Kenya would start the mourning period.
Before making the announcement, Ruto had led the country in observing a one-minute silence in honour of the late Geingob.
He further extended his heartfelt condolences to the Family and Namibia as a whole, for losing their head of state.
President Ruto stated,”I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and the people of Namibia following the death of President Hage Geingob. President Geingob was a distinguished leader who served the people of Namibia with focus and dedication.
“He was a believer of a unified Africa and strongly promoted the continent’s voice and visibility at the global arena. May God give the people of Namibia strength and courage during this difficult period. Rest In Peace.
The Namibian President Died on the 4th of February where he was receiving treatment for his cancer diagnosis.
The statement read,” It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today, Sunday 4 February 2024 at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team. At his side, was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children,”
“His medical team, as I informed the nation only yesterday has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our President recovers. Regrettably,notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on,” read part of the statement.