President William Ruto on Sunday, February 4 mourned the passing away of Namibian President Hage Geingob.
In a statement on his social media platforms, the Head of State Eulogized Geingob as a distinguished leader who served Namibians with focus and dedication.
“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,” read the statement in part.
President Ruto also described President Geingob as a believer in a unified Africa who strongly promoted the continent’s voice and visibility in the global arena.
Uhuru Kenyatta on the other hand mourned Geingob, as a great leader who contributed immensely to the liberation of Namibia.
“No words can sufficiently convey the magnitude of the loss as President Geingob was a distinguished servant of the people, an outstanding statesman, and a great leader full of wisdom.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Government, and the people of Namibia during this difficult time of grieving and loss,” former President Kenyatta said.
The former President said he was privileged to have interacted with President Geingob and treasures the wisdom and knowledge of a statesman shared with humility and grace.
“We will always remember and cherish his huge contribution to the welfare of the people of Namibia and Africa as a whole,” former President Kenyatta added.
The former Head of State urged the people of Namibia to uphold the late President Geingob’s legacy and prayed to God to comfort them as they mourn their departed leader.
President Geingob, 82, died on Sunday at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team.
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