Kibaki was known as a "gentleman of Kenyan politics."
President Kenyatta stated that as a pivotal player in Kenya's post-independence history, Kibaki gained the respect and admiration of Kenyans and people from other countries.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Former President Mwai Kibaki has been praised by President Uhuru Kenyatta as a "gentleman" of Kenyan politics and a skilled debater.
Kenya's third president, Jomo Kenyatta, died on Friday at the age of 90.
Mr Kenyatta hailed Kibaki as a "patriot" for the qualities he upheld - "his ideals, his dignity, his diligence, candor and care for the well-being of all Kenyans" - in a statement announcing his death.
President Kenyatta stated that as a pivotal player in Kenya's post-independence history, Kibaki gained the respect and admiration of Kenyans and people from other countries.
"President Kibaki will be remembered as a gentleman in Kenyan politics... time and time again, his eloquence, wit, and charm won the day."
