Daniel arap Moi: the making of a Kenyan ‘big man’
Gabrielle Lynch, University of Warwick Daniel arap Moi – Kenya’s president from 1978 to 2002 – has died at the grand age of 95. The only extended biography of Kenya’s longest-serving president was written by Andrew Morton, made famous for his account of the world’s glitterati – from Princess Diana and Madonna to David and […]
Daniel Moi, 95 or 103? Lee Njiru speaks after former president’s death
Retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi is dead, family members have confirmed. The herdsboy who ascended to Kenya’s top political seat died Tuesday morning, surrounded by family at Nairobi Hospital. According to official records, Daniel Moi died at 95 — his date of birth being recorded as 2nd September 1924. Moi’s age has, however, been […]