A video circulating on social media captured a touching moment between former president Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at the cremation of former attorney general Paul Kihara Kariuki in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 4.
Kihara passed away at the age of 72.
What happened at former AG Paul Kihara’s cremation?
In keeping with his final wishes, his remains were cremated at Kariokor Crematorium, drawing a gathering of some of the country’s most prominent figures.
Footage shared on Instagram showed Uhuru, dressed in a sharp all-black outfit comprising a long-sleeve button-up shirt and matching trousers, sharing a handshake with Kalonzo, who arrived in a dark blue suit paired with a light blue patterned shirt and a red tie.
The two men stood on the grounds beneath large white tents as they greeted each other.
What made the moment stand out was the genuine warmth between them. Kalonzo held onto Uhuru’s hand as the two laughed together, their exchange appearing relaxed and cordial. The post was captioned:
”Kalonzo Musyoka and Uhuru Kenyatta today after the burial of Justice Kihara Kariuki in Nairobi.”
Paul Kihara Kariuki served as Kenya’s Attorney General and was a respected figure in legal and government circles.
His passing and subsequent cremation brought together a cross-section of Kenya’s political elite, underscoring the esteem in which he was held across party lines.
