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A solemn ceremony at the grounds of Parliament building

Mohamed Amin1978

Mohamed Amin Foundation

Mohamed Amin Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya

The solemn ceremony at the grounds of Parliament building where President Jomo Kenyatta’s body was laid to rest in a marble tomb of the special mausoleum. Nairobi, Kenya. 31st August, 1978. The country went into deep mourning for its favorite son, and Kenya’s renowned photojournalist Mohamed Amin, also known as ‘Six Camera Mo’, covered the state funeral and swearing in of Kenyatta’s successor, and former vice-president, Daniel Arap Moi.

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  • Title: A solemn ceremony at the grounds of Parliament building
  • Creator: Mohamed Amin
  • Date Created: 1978
  • Location Created: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Mohamed Amin / Camerapix
Mohamed Amin Foundation

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