Also known as: former President Moi · the late Daniel arap Moi · the second President of Kenya · former President Daniel Arap Moi · late Moi · the late former Head of State · the late Head of State · late former Head of State · President Daniel arap Moi
Former President of Kenya who addressed Tanzania's Parliament in 2002 and whose family wealth was referenced in recent political discourse.
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The Standard
… The case essentially tested the spirit of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution that created the post of an elected deputy president to stop President Daniel arap Moi’s habit of firing vice presidents on whims. …
On Gachagua's judgment, the High Court ended up impeaching itselfCapital News
… In May 1998, the refurbished headquarters was officially opened by President Daniel arap Moi. …
Dr. Chris Kirubi: A Legacy That Continues to Shape GenerationsThe Standard
… He said the organisation has been supporting persons with disabilities since its establishment in 1980 by the late President Daniel arap Moi and has acquired property that generates revenue in addition to government allocations.Musila noted that the fund had provided equipment va …
PWDs to access enhanced Sh3 million grants under new planThe Standard
… From the retirement of Mwai Kibaki to the quiet exit of Daniel Arap Moi, former heads of state have historically adhered to an unwritten code: once you leave State House, you leave the knives behind. …
Why Uhuru owes us restraint while opposing Ruto's politicsCitizen Digital
… He noted that former Presidents Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, as well as President William Ruto, first gained experience, built national networks and mobilised resources before successfully running for the country’s top seat. …
Speaker Wetang’ula calls for crackdown on schools ignoring safety rulesCapital News
… The controversy stems from Omar’s defense of President Ruto during the May 19 briefing, where he referenced past criticism directed at former President Daniel arap Moi and dismissed calls suggesting Ruto would only serve one term. …
Hassan Omar apologizes after backlash over alleged ethnic remarksCapital News
… Omar defended the President’s leadership, referencing past political criticism of former President Daniel arap Moi and suggesting that similar opposition now directed at President Ruto was misplaced. …
Waiguru slams Hassan Omar over alleged ethnic remarks, demands apologyThe Standard
… The church was marking its 50th anniversary since its establishment in the early 1970s by the late President Daniel Arap Moi, who donated Sh1 million towards its development. …
Gideon Moi urges leaders to focus on service over divisionCitizen Digital
… The two families are widely known to have deep generational wealth, hailing from the family patriarchs — founding father and Kenya's first President — Jomo Kenyatta and his successor, Daniel Arap Moi. …
Gachagua claims Ruto once told him he wanted to be richer than Kenyatta, Moi families combinedCapital News
… In 1992, opposition disunity allowed President Daniel arap Moi to retain power with only about a third of the vote. …
OPINION: Why the Opposition Should Not Misread Ruto’s 24pc RatingAn opinion piece argues that the High Court's judgment in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case created confusion rather than clarity on constitutional matters, testing the spirit of Kenya's 2010 Constitution which established the elected deputy president position to prevent arbitrary removal by the President.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the High Court's judgment in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case created confusion rather than clarity on constitutional matters, testing the spirit of Kenya's 2010 Constitution which established the elected deputy president position to prevent arbitrary removal by the President.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Five years after his death, Dr Chris Kirubi's legacy continues to inspire and shape lives across generations through the reflections of leaders, mentees, entrepreneurs and changemakers. The article shares testimonies of his impact, including his support for the Kenya Girl Guides Association's headquarters renovation project in 1997, which was completed and officially opened by President Daniel arap Moi in May 1998.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya has announced enhanced grants of up to Sh3 million for persons living with disabilities and institutions caring for them, to support infrastructure and income-generating projects in agriculture, beauty services, and transport. The fund's budgetary allocation has been increased to Sh500 million for 2026/2027, up from Sh200 million.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta has broken an unwritten code of restrained conduct expected of retired Kenyan heads of state, launching unprecedented attacks on successor William Ruto and accusing his administration of dismantling his legacy and conducting untested economic experiments.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Education to launch a nationwide crackdown on schools failing to comply with government safety regulations, citing the Utumishi Academy fire that claimed 16 lives as a catalyst for stricter inspections and enforcement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hassan Omar issued a public apology after backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as "ethnic baiting" targeting Mt Kenya. Omar said his earlier comments had been "misinterpreted and taken out of context" and were made within the context of advocacy on historical land injustices affecting the Coastal region.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has criticized UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar for engaging in "ethnic baiting" targeting the Mt Kenya region, calling his statements "shortsighted and undemocratic" and demanding a public apology. Waiguru said such inflammatory rhetoric risks reviving ethnic divisions and warned that the country has moved past such divisions.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has called on political leaders to focus on serving the people and fulfilling election campaign promises instead of engaging in divisive politics, speaking at a church service in Kericho County commemorating a church's 50th anniversary.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has promised to reveal details of talks with President William Ruto at an appropriate forum, describing the issues as sensitive and weighty. His pledge comes amid rising political tension in Baringo County, where residents have pressured him over his decision to step down for the UDA candidate in a senatorial by-election.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, reflecting on his experience across multiple administrations, critiques former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent statements during a visit by French President Macron and UN Secretary General Guterres, urging him to learn from the lesson that loss of power is humbling.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Members of the National Assembly have urged the government to relocate Nakuru State House, citing severe congestion, limited room for expansion, and the city's growing status as a major urban and regional hub. Nakuru County Woman Representative Liza Chelule led calls for the relocation during scrutiny of the 2026/2027 State House budget estimates, arguing the current facility no longer reflects the stature expected of a modern State House.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek's remarks criticizing Baringo County's development despite consistent political support have sparked a political row in the Rift Valley, with allies of former President Daniel Arap Moi defending his legacy and calling for respect for past leaders.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Linus Kaikai's column reflects on Kenya's constitutional independence of institutions, arguing that the Supreme Court should remain truly independent, and compares Kenyans' relationship with the Constitution to a restrained chicken unable to move freely until pushed.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian lawmakers offered prayers for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 during his two-day state visit to Tanzania, with Ikungi West MP Emmanuel Kingu expressing support and confidence in Kenyan leadership. Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament in Dodoma, where he praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan and called for stronger regional cooperation on infrastructure and energy projects.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto addressed Tanzania's Parliament in Dodoma, saying mistrust rather than infrastructure or policy is East Africa's biggest barrier to integration, and the region cannot afford another collapse. Ruto became only the second Kenyan president to address Tanzania's Parliament, 23 years after Daniel arap Moi in 2002.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling on him to accord President William Ruto the respect befitting his office, noting that Ruto remained loyal and respectful during his time as Deputy President.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active political engagement and adopt a unifying statesman role, arguing that continued partisan involvement by retired leaders risks deepening political divisions as the country approaches the next general election.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Maina David Kagombe, Kenya's renowned archivist and National Archives director, died on April 13, exemplifying the tragedy of disappearing living archives when knowledge holders pass away without transferring their expertise and historical memory to future generations.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →