Daniel arap Moi: the making of a Kenyan ‘big man’

Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi

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 dead at 95

Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi

Retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi is dead, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office has confirmed.  Daniel Moi passed on early Tuesday morning at Nairobi Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 95. President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a Presidential Proclamation following Moi’s 5:20am demise, saying: “It is with profound sadness and sorrow that I announce the passing of […]