Daniel arap Moi
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (2 September 1924 – 4 February 2020) was a Kenyan politician. He served as the 2nd President of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He also served as the country's 3rd Vice President from 1967 to 1978.
Daniel arap Moi | |
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2nd President of Kenya | |
In office 22 August 1978 – 30 December 2002 | |
Vice President | Mwai Kibaki Josephat Karanja George Saitoti Musalia Mudavadi |
Preceded by | Jomo Kenyatta |
Succeeded by | Mwai Kibaki |
3rd Vice President of Kenya | |
In office 5 January 1967 – 22 August 1978 | |
President | Jomo Kenyatta |
Preceded by | Joseph Murumbi |
Succeeded by | Mwai Kibaki |
Member of Parliament for Baringo Central | |
In office 1966–2002 | |
Succeeded by | Gideon Moi |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Toroitich arap Moi 2 September 1924 Sacho, Kenya Colony |
Died | 4 February 2020 Nairobi, Kenya | (aged 95)
Nationality | Kenyan |
Political party | KANU |
Other political affiliations | KADU (1960–1964) |
Spouse(s) | Lena Moi (d. 2004) |
Relations | Kimoi arap Chebii (Father)[1] William Tuitoek Moi (brother) |
Children | 8
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Alma mater | Tambach Teachers Training College |
Profession | Teacher |
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Nickname(s) | Nyayo |
Moi was popularly known to Kenyans as "Nyayo", a Swahili word for "footsteps". He earned this name because they thought he was following the footsteps of the first President.[3]
Moi was also famous for his dedication into giving children Milk at school and Kenyans Definetly liked , Named after schools too.
Moi was born in Kurieng'wo village, Sacho division, Baringo County on 2 September 1924.
Moi died at a Nairobi hospital on 4 February 2020 at the age of 95.[4] He had Alzheimer's disease and was recently hospitalized for multiple organ failure.[5][6]
References
Other websites
Media related to Daniel arap Moi at Wikimedia Commons
- Moi Africa Institute Archived 2007-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
- State House Kenya Archived 2014-07-05 at the Wayback Machine Profile of Daniel Toroitich arap Moi