President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent national apology has been hailed as a humble and brave move, especially coming from the most powerful man in the nation and the commander in chief of all the armed forces at a time when he was not under any pressure.
In his state of the nation speech and joint parliamentary address in parliament on Wednesday, the head of state asked for forgiveness to any Kenyan who feels wronged by his political moves, especially before during and after the concluded election period.
However, he is not the first sitting President to do the same as retired President Daniel arap Moi did the same at the tail end of his 24 year-rule.
Addressing Kenyans on Jamhuri Day on December 12 2002, Moi crowned his last such event with a reconciliation and forgiveness message to Kenyans, offering his apologies and noting that he has forgiven all those who wronged him as well.
''I have forgiven whoever abused me and forgive me if I hurt you too,'' said Moi who was heading home after his loss to former President Mwai Kibaki.
Uhuru's emulation of the move has since been followed by his deputy William Ruto who also apologized and comes only days after his recent reconciliation with opposition leader Raila Odinga in pursuit of national healing.