Angola has honored Jomo Kenyatta with a posthumous decoration during the nation's 50th independence anniversary celebrations, prompting expressions of thanks from retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. The recognition took place on Thursday in Luanda under the Honour Class designation and acknowledged the founding leader's Pan-African commitments and support for Angola's liberation struggle.
Uhuru Kenyatta stated in his office on Saturday, praising President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and Angolan citizens for the tribute. Muhoho Kenyatta, who attended the ceremony, described the award as validation of his father's belief in African interconnectedness and self-determination. The gesture reinforces diplomatic relations between the two countries, rooted in shared opposition to colonial rule.
Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in August 1978, when Daniel arap Moi assumed leadership. President Lourenço specifically commended the late statesman's advocacy for continental unity during the anti-colonial era.
Uhuru Kenyatta stated in his office on Saturday, praising President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and Angolan citizens for the tribute. Muhoho Kenyatta, who attended the ceremony, described the award as validation of his father's belief in African interconnectedness and self-determination. The gesture reinforces diplomatic relations between the two countries, rooted in shared opposition to colonial rule.
Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in August 1978, when Daniel arap Moi assumed leadership. President Lourenço specifically commended the late statesman's advocacy for continental unity during the anti-colonial era.
