Funeral Programme: Mwai Kibaki burial underway in Othaya

The late former President Mwai Kibaki's burial service is presently underway at the Approved Grounds in Othaya, Nyeri County.

This follows Kibaki’s State funeral service held at the Nyayo National stadium on Friday, that witnessed the attendance of various heads of States and governments.

His burial in Othaya, according to Principal Administrative Secretary (PAS) in the office of the President Kennedy Kihara, is expected to attract at least 15,000 mourners.

Kibaki’s body was carried by road from Nairobi to Othaya through the Thika superhighway early in the morning.

Below is the programme for the burial:

State Funeral Procession departs for Othaya, Nyeri through Thika-Expressway The Cortege lies in repose

The Funeral Mass

Order of Mass

>> Beginning of Mass and Blessing of the Body

>> Entry Procession

>> Bible Procession

>> First Reading

>> Responsorial Psalms

>> Second Reading

>> The Gospel

>> The Homily

>> The Holy Communion

>> Thanksgiving

>> Post Communion Prayer

>> Final Commendation

>> Prayer for the Family

>> Final Blessings

>> Tributes

>> Exit Procession

The Interment Ceremony:

Final Rites at the Graveside

>> Military Honours: 19 Gun Salute

>> The Committal Prayer

>> Interment

>>Musical Tribute

>>Floral Tributes