King Charles III and queen Camilla, on Wednesday paid homage to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cemetery in Kariokor.
The royals, who are on a four-day State visit that began on Tuesday, honored the memory of causalities from the First and Second World Wars by laying a wreath at the memorial on their second day of their State visit in Kenya.
The King also presented medals to World War 2 veterans.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, highlighted the significance of the visit emphasizing the shared history of Kenya and Britain during the World wars.
“This is a very significant moment to be able to reflect on the fact that were fighting on the same side in those wars, so this is a very great moment to be able to reflect on that journey together,” he said.
Governor Sakaja further added that it was befitting for the king to pay respects at the cemetery, which many Kenyans have visited since their childhoods.
“If you look at the tombstones, they are all Kenyans from different communities who were engaged in the wars,” Sakaja stated.
Sakaja highlighted the ongoing efforts to preserve the land housing the cemetery, which holds 33 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.
“We have stood firm to protect this land because it is a heritage that we want our children and their children to be able to understand the rich history,” he said.
The Royals proceeded to the United Nations Headquarters in Gigiri, after paying homage in kariokor, where they were received by the UN Director General Zainab Hawa Bangura.
