36 moments
Birth in Gatuyaini
· Gatuyaini, Othaya, Nyeri County, Kenya
Kibaki was born in Gatuyaini village in Othaya, Nyeri County. Coordinates represent Gatuyaini village.
Gatuyaini village school
· Gatuyaini Village School, Gatuyaini, Othaya, Nyeri County, Kenya
As a child, Kibaki began formal schooling at Gatuyaini Village School. Coordinates represent Gatuyaini; the historical village-school site is not precisely identified.
Mathari Boarding School studies
· Nyeri High School (former Mathari Boarding School), Nyeri, Kenya
Kibaki began studies at Mathari Boarding School, now Nyeri High School, where he remained through 1946. Coordinates represent the present Nyeri High School site.
Mang'u High School admission
· Mang'u High School, Kiambu County, Kenya
Kibaki entered Holy Ghost College, now Mang'u High School, for his secondary education. Coordinates represent the current Mang'u High School campus; the school later moved sites.
Makerere undergraduate years
· Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Kibaki crossed from Kenya to Kampala to begin an economics, history, and political-science degree at Makerere University College.
London School of Economics studies
· London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England, United Kingdom
Kibaki was at the London School of Economics during his public-finance studies.
Makerere assistant lecturer
· Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
After graduating from the LSE, Kibaki returned to Makerere and joined its Economics Department as an assistant lecturer. He taught at Makerere from 1958 to 1960.
Cabinet meeting at State House
· State House, Nairobi, Kenya
As a newly appointed minister, Kibaki attended a first Cabinet meeting at State House with other ministers.
Political base moved to Othaya
· Othaya, Nyeri County, Kenya
Facing competition for his Nairobi parliamentary seat, Kibaki shifted his political base to his rural home in Othaya. Coordinates represent Othaya town.
NARC nomination rally
· Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki was nominated as the National Rainbow Coalition presidential candidate at a large opposition rally.
Campaign road accident
· Machakos Junction, Machakos County, Kenya
Kibaki was injured while returning toward Nairobi from a campaign meeting at Machakos Junction. Coordinates are a representative point for Machakos Junction; the precise crash location is not specified.
First presidential inauguration
· Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya
Still recovering from his campaign accident, Kibaki was sworn in as Kenya’s third president.
Hospital treatment after accident
· The Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki was admitted to Nairobi Hospital for treatment related to the 2002 vehicle accident. The source supports late January 2003 but not a specific day.
State visit to the White House
· White House, Washington, D.C., United States
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · file Kibaki made a state visit to the United States and participated in the White House arrival ceremony with President George W. Bush.
Sudan peace agreement ceremony
· State House, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki witnessed the signing of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement at State House in Nairobi.
United Nations General Assembly address
· United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York, United States
Kibaki was scheduled to address the sixtieth session of the United Nations General Assembly. The official UN journal lists his address in the General Assembly Hall; the source is a meeting programme.
EAC Heads of State summit
· Arusha International Conference Centre, Arusha, Tanzania
Wikimedia Commons · file As chairperson of the EAC Summit, Kibaki attended the eighth summit of East African Community heads of state.
Presidential campaign launch
· Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki launched his campaign for reelection at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
Second presidential swearing-in
· State House, Nairobi, Kenya
After the disputed election count, Kibaki was sworn in for a second presidential term at State House.
National Accord signing
· Harambee House, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki and Raila Odinga signed the power-sharing agreement that created the Grand Coalition Government.
East African Investment Conference
· Kigali, Rwanda
Kibaki addressed the first East African Investment Conference in Kigali. The source identifies the conference as 27–28 June 2008; coordinates represent central Kigali because the venue is not specified.
Leon Sullivan Summit address
· Arusha, Tanzania
Kibaki attended and addressed the eighth Leon Sullivan Summit in Arusha. Coordinates represent central Arusha; the speech heading identifies Arusha but not a specific venue.
Receiving the Kriegler Report
· Harambee House, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki received the report of the Independent Review Commission on the 2007 elections at Harambee House.
Thika Road construction launch
· Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki officially launched construction of Thika Road, a major infrastructure project of his presidency. Coordinates are a representative point on Thika Road; the specific launch site is not identified.
Promulgation of the Constitution
· Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki signed and promulgated Kenya’s new Constitution at Uhuru Park.
UN General Assembly appearance
· United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York, United States
Kibaki was among the heads of delegation listed to speak during the sixty-fifth UN General Assembly general debate. The official daily list identifies Kibaki as Kenya's speaker on 23 September 2010; the coordinates are for UN Headquarters.
Jamhuri Day speech
· Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki delivered a Jamhuri Day speech in Nairobi during his final full year in office. The official archive identifies Nairobi but does not specify the venue; coordinates represent central Nairobi.
Honorary doctorate at Makerere
· Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Kibaki returned to his alma mater to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The source supports January 2012 but not a specific day.
Kenya Diaspora Conference
· Church House, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom
Kibaki closed the Kenya Diaspora Conference and unveiled a diaspora banking product.
Kenya Investment Conference
· Mansion House, London, England, United Kingdom
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · file Kibaki hosted the Kenya Investment Summit in London, promoting investment in Kenya.
Thika Road commissioning
· Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki commissioned Thika Road after completion. Coordinates are a representative point on Thika Road; the specific commissioning site is not identified.
Kenya Defence Forces farewell
· Eastleigh Airbase, Nairobi, Kenya
Near the end of his presidency, Kibaki received a farewell ceremony as commander in chief at Eastleigh Airbase.
Judiciary farewell
· Supreme Court of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki attended a farewell held by Kenya’s Judiciary at the Supreme Court shortly before leaving office.
Presidential handover
· Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki handed over the instruments of power to President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta in Kenya’s 2013 transition ceremony.
Treatment at Karen Hospital
· Karen Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
In retirement, Kibaki was taken to Karen Hospital before later traveling to South Africa for specialized treatment.
Death in Nairobi
· Nairobi, Kenya
Kibaki died in Nairobi at age 90, beginning a state-funeral period that ended with his burial in Othaya. The biographical infobox identifies Nairobi as the place of death; coordinates represent central Nairobi.