Mukami Kimathi's funeral

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrive at freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi's home at Njabini in Nyandarua County for the funeral of his widow, Mukami Kimathi, on May 13, 2023.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Water Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, President William Ruto and Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha arrive at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, in Njabini, Nyandara County on May 13, 2023.

The family members of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimatthi, are pictured at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023, ahead of her funeral service.

The coffin bearing the remains of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimatthi, is pictured at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023, ahead of her funeral service.

A car transports the coffin bearing the remains of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimatthi, to her funeral service at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

Pallbearers prepare to carry the casket bearing the remains of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, to the funeral service at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

Pallbearers carry the casket bearing the remains of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, to the funeral service at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

Some of the family members of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimatthi, are pictured at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023, ahead of her funeral service.

The family members of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimatthi, are pictured at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023, ahead of her funeral service.

A man sings at the funeral service for Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

Heros of Faith faithful sing at the funeral of freedom fighter Mukami Kimathi, at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

A combination picture of Mau Mau veterans at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Ntandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

Mau Mau veterans at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, the widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 113, 2023.

Mau Mau veterans at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, the widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 113, 2023.

A Mau Mau veteran is pictured at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

A combination picture of opposition leader Raila Odinga shaking hands with President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at her home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

President William Ruto speaks at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

A combination picture of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.

A combination picture of opposition leader Raila Odinga at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023. Behind him (L) is former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaks at the funeral of Mukami Kimathi, widow of freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, at their home in Njabini, Nyandarua County, on May 13, 2023.