Lucy Kibaki facts for kids
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Lucy Kibaki
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| First Lady of Kenya | |
| In office 30 December 2002 – 9 April 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Ngina Kenyatta1 |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta |
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| Born |
Lucy Muthoni
1940 Mukurwe-ini |
| Died | 26 April 2016 (aged 76) Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Spouse | Mwai Kibaki (married. 1962) |
| Children | Jimmy David Kagai Tony Githinji Judy Wanjiku |
| Residences | Nairobi, Kenya |
Lucy Muthoni Kibaki (born 1940 – died April 26, 2016) was an important woman from Kenya. She was known for helping others and for her social work. Lucy Kibaki was married to Mwai Kibaki, who was the President of Kenya. They got married in 1962.
She served as the First Lady of Kenya from 2002 to 2013. During her time as First Lady, she worked hard to support people who were less fortunate. She also helped people with disabilities.
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Life and Contributions
Early Life and Family
Lucy Muthoni was born in 1940. She grew up in Mukurwe-ini, Kenya. In 1962, she married Mwai Kibaki. Together, they had four children: Jimmy, David Kagai, Tony Githinji, and Judy Wanjiku. The family lived in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
Role as First Lady
As the First Lady of Kenya, Lucy Kibaki used her position to make a difference. She was especially passionate about helping vulnerable groups. She supported many projects aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities.
She also played a big role in fighting against HIV/AIDS in Africa. She was the chairperson of a group called the Organization of the 40 African First Ladies Against HIV/Aids. This group worked to raise awareness and support efforts to combat the disease across the continent.
Later Years and Legacy
Lucy Kibaki passed away on April 26, 2016. She was 75 years old. She died at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London. Her death was caused by a heart attack, after a long illness.
Lucy Kibaki is remembered for her kindness and her strong dedication to helping others. Her work as First Lady left a lasting impact on many lives in Kenya.
See also
In Spanish: Lucy Kibaki para niños
