Kenya’s second president Mzee Daniel Arap Moi is dead.
He passed on while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital.
While giving a presidential proclamation, President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed that the former head of State passed on in the presence of his family.
“It is with profound sadness and sorrow that I announce the passing of a Great African Statesman, H.E. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, the Second President of the Republic of Kenya.”
“His Excellency the Former President passed on at the Nairobi Hospital on the early morning of this 4th February 2020; in the presence of his family,” Uhuru said in a statement.
While addressing a press briefing at the hospital, his son Gideon Moi thanked Kenyans for the prayers and indicated that the family is coming to terms with Moi’s demise.
” I was by his side, and as a family, we have accepted. Mine is just to give my heartfelt gratitude to all Kenyans and non-Kenyans for the prayers and thoughts that they have been giving to Mzee and to our family. Thank you all.” said Gideon Moi.
The former teacher who steadily ascended into power, becoming Kenya’s longest-serving president, was characterized by his stern rule.
His body was moved to the Lee Funeral Home. He will be accorded a state burial, just like Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta.
