Daniel arap Moi | |
---|---|
![]() | |
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
|
Alma mater | Tambach Teachers Training College |
Profession | Teacher |
Signature | ![]() |
Nickname(s) | Nyayo |
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.
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]