Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed deep appreciation to the Republic of Angola for bestowing a posthumous national honour upon Kenya’s founding president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

The recognition, conferred under the Honour Class, was part of Angola’s 50th Anniversary of National Independence celebrations held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Luanda.

Through a statement from the Office of the Fourth President, Uhuru extended gratitude to Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, his government, and the people of Angola for recognising Mzee Kenyatta’s enduring Pan-African legacy.

“The Office of the Fourth President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, wishes to express its profound gratitude to His Excellency President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the Government, and the people of the Republic of Angola for the posthumous honour bestowed upon Kenya’s Founding Father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta,” read part of the statement.

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A Tribute to Pan-Africanism and Shared Liberation

The decoration, received in Luanda by Muhoho Kenyatta on behalf of the Kenyatta family and facilitated by Kenya’s Ambassador to Angola, H.E. Joyce Khasimwa M’maitsi, represents more than a symbolic gesture.

It serves as a reaffirmation of the deep historical bonds between Kenya and Angola, rooted in their shared struggles for freedom and independence.

“This prestigious award serves as a powerful reminder of the Pan-African ideals that Mzee Jomo Kenyatta championed, a vision of a united, free, and self-determined Africa. His solidarity with Angola’s liberation movement was rooted in the unwavering belief that the destiny of all African nations is interconnected,” Muhoho Kenyatta stated.

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Strengthening Africa’s Fraternal Ties

The honour, which also recognised other notable African leaders, underscores the unity that has defined Africa’s post-colonial journey.

It highlights Mzee Kenyatta’s enduring influence as a Pan-Africanist who believed in the collective progress of the continent.

According to the Office of the Fourth President, the recognition strengthens “the fraternal ties between the two nations and celebrates a common history of overcoming colonialism.”

The statement also extended warm congratulations to the people of Angola as they celebrated their Golden Jubilee, wishing them “continued peace and prosperity in their journey of national development.”

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As Part of the Celebrations Marking 50 Years of Angolan Independence on November 11th, President João Manuel Lourenço Gonçalves Honours Kenya’s late Former President, Jomo Kenyatta, with an Award Recognizing his Contribution to Angola’s Attainment of Independence. PHOTO/ Office of the 4th President of Kenya, X