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Uhuru lays a wreath on former President Moi’s grave
19th December, 2025 04:22 PM
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has laid wreaths at the graves of Kenya’s second president, Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, and his wife, Lena Moi, at their Kabarak home in Nakuru County.
The solemn ceremony took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, with Uhuru paying tribute to the late former Head of State and the former First Lady, whom he described as founding visionaries whose legacy continues to shape the country and key national institutions.
On February 4, 2020, Uhuru Kenyatta announced that Moi, who ruled the country with an iron fist between 1978 and 2002, had died at the age of 95.
His speech at Kabarak
The laying of the wreath took place on the sidelines of the 21st Graduation Ceremony of Kabarak University, where he was the Chief Guest.
In his address, he challenged young Kenyans to look beyond borders and position the country as a global hub of innovation, creativity, and excellence.
Kenyatta urged the graduands to embrace a global mindset and use their knowledge to build Kenya’s competitiveness in science, technology, and innovation.
“You are entering a world where borders are less important than ideas. Kenya is already recognised for leadership in ICT, fintech, and renewable energy. With your skills, you can position Kenya as a hub of innovation, not just in Africa, but globally,” he said.
The fourth president congratulated the graduands for their achievements, praising Kabarak University for nurturing excellence, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership.
He noted that the institution, founded by the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, has remained true to its founding vision of faith, excellence, and service.
“Today, as we witness the graduation of 2,390 candidates, we see that vision alive and thriving. Kabarak University has grown from graduating a few hundred students to thousands today, becoming a beacon of higher education in Kenya and beyond, just as Mzee Moi envisioned,” Uhuru remarked.
Uhuru further commended the university’s emphasis on innovation and applied research, highlighting student projects that have advanced from prototypes to patents and commercialisation.
He also applauded the upcoming rollout of new market-driven programmes in STEM, data science, pharmacy, Chemistry, and judicial science, describing them as timely steps toward making Kenya a leader in global education.
Speaking during the ceremony, Kabarak University Chancellor Gideon Moi reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, announcing the commissioning of a renewable energy project to power learning and research.
“We are commissioning the first phase of our renewable energy project, providing reliable, clean power for uninterrupted learning, research, and innovation. This milestone reinforces Kabarak University’s leadership in sustainable education, positioning us as a pioneer in Africa.”
