Hundreds gathered at Muthithi Primary School in Murang’a County for the burial of veteran musician Joseph Kamaru who died last week.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and Opposition Raila Odinga were among the senior leaders in attendance.
The burial was also dominated by more than 50 musicians most of whom were inspired by Mr Kamaru and interacted with him during his long career.
Mr Kamaru performed during the wedding reception of President Kenyatta and his wife in 1990.
His colourful musical career saw him interact with the founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and retired President Daniel arap Moi.
He will be remembered for popularising the funky benga sounds and guitar riffin that was the signature of his later songs, influencing a generation of artists in central Kenya.
Catherine Gathoni aka Selina, sister to the late Joseph Kamaru, enjoys a light moment with President Uhuru Kenyatta during the funeral ceremony of her brother at Muthithi secondary school in Murang’a. pic.twitter.com/xQIRO4i6RH
— Elvis Samperu (@elvissaningo) October 11, 2018
President @UKenyatta arrives at Muthithi Secondary School in Murang’a for the funeral service of the late Joseph Kamaru. pic.twitter.com/hBfSMsqXoe
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 11, 2018
New Handshake at Muthithi, Murang’a County during Joseph Kamaru’s send-off #RIPKamaru @ItsBravin @Sam_Lulli pic.twitter.com/NxmgUsjKyD
— ?? ERASTUS ?? (@ErastusPunk) October 11, 2018
The Happiness expressed by President @UKenyatta and Tony @TonyGachoka when @RailaOdinga Narrated the Journey to Canaan at the burial of Veteran Musician Joseph Kamaru in Muranga. #KenyaKwanza pic.twitter.com/oUtCjczsm4
— Charles Mark Dienya (@MarkDienya) October 11, 2018
President Kenyatta at Joseph Kamaru’s funeral
President Kenyatta invites a group of musicians to State house on 16th October to have a discussion on how to move the music industry forward pic.twitter.com/f12waIKGlX
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 11, 2018
President Kenyatta, DP William Ruto and Raila Odinga amongst those attending the burial of the late Gikuyu pop musician Joseph Kamaru.#BottomlineAfrica pic.twitter.com/C9fAJ7eMvW
— KTN News (@KTNNews) October 11, 2018
President Kenyatta, DP William Ruto and Raila Odinga amongst those attending the burial of the late Gikuyu pop musician Joseph Kamaru.#BottomlineAfrica pic.twitter.com/26Cr8vbTfi
— KTN News (@KTNNews) October 11, 2018
Baba speaking about the journey to Canaan and the handshake at the burial of Joseph Kamaru, earlier today. He has his own ways of exciting the crowds ? pic.twitter.com/3wgU62ZrKz
— Bobby (@Bob_Odhiambo) October 11, 2018