Mwai Kibaki is as fit as a fiddle — Mary Wambui

Former President Mwai Kibaki. Rumours made the rounds that he was ill but Othaya MP Mary Wambui says he is well. FILE PHOTO | HEZRON NJOROGE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Last week, rumours made the rounds that the former president had died after being rushed to hospital.
  • Some bloggers took what Ms Wambui called "fake news" to a new level by publishing his life history — causing panic among Kenyans.

Othaya MP Mary Wambui has assured Kenyans that former President Mwai Kibaki is in good health and relaxing at home following reports that he had been admitted to hospital.

Speaking during Jubilee campaign meetings in Nyeri on Thursday, Ms Wambui said she was with Mr Kibaki in the morning and could confirm that he is well.

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“I was with him in the morning and he was in good health,” she told Mukurwe-ini residents as she wooed voters for President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.

“He asked me to greet you when I meet you.”

The residents broke into cheers and claps.

Last week, rumours made the rounds that the former president had died after being rushed to hospital.

Some bloggers took what Ms Wambui called "fake news" to a new level by publishing his life history — causing panic among Kenyans.

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Mr Kibaki’s spokesperson, Ngare Gituku, also dismissed the rumours, saying the former head of State was well.

Last year, Mr Kibaki fell ill and was flown to a South African hospital for treatment.

Mr Kibaki, who was president for two terms between 2002 and 2013, has taken a back seat in politics.

Unlike in 2013, when he endorsed and actively campaigned for Uhuru Kenyatta, he has not been seen openly wooing voters for the incumbent.