Mwai Kibaki Quotations

Leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others. It is not an opportunity to satisfy personal greed.

The era of 'anything goes' is gone for ever.

Let us reject violence and selfishness which could destroy our country's unity.

May hard work, and justice, always cement our bonds of unity that we may get our country back to production.

Government will no longer be run on the whims of individuals.

The constitution is the ultimate custodian of social will and its making should be accorded all due diligence.

My government will respect the will of the people.

We are looking forward to opening of direct flights with major Chinese cities, ... The direct flights and the fact that Kenya has become a Chinese tourist destination will bring more Chinese tourists to Kenya.

I would like to congratulate all of you for participating peacefully in this historic occasion, ... This is a big step in the democracy of our nation.

Following the results of the referendum, it has become necessary for me, as the President of the Republic, to reorganize my government to make it more cohesive and better able to serve the people of Kenya,

The vote has shown clearly that the majority are opposed to the proposed constitution. As we had said before, my government will respect the wishes of Kenyans.

There is no room for communists in Kenya.

The killing of Osama has taken place nearly 13 years after the terrorist bombings in Nairobi that led to the death of over 200 people, in an act believed to have been masterminded by Osama. His killing is an act of justice to those Kenyans who lost their lives and the many more who suffered injuries.

I am deeply disturbed by the senseless violence instigated by some leaders in pursuit of their personal political agenda.

I am ready to have dialogue with the concerned parties once the nation is calm and the political temperatures are lowered enough for constructive and productive engagement.