… The legislator specifically proposed refurbishment of a pavilion previously used by former President Daniel arap Moi to host delegations. …
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Daniel Arap Moi
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
Former President who addressed Tanzania's Parliament in 2002 and was cited as precedent for institutional transitions in Kenya.
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- May 2026
Audio By VocalizeMogotio MP Reuben Kiborek at Parliament buildings. [File Courtesy] A fresh political storm has erupted in the Rift Valley after remarks by Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek, perceived as undermining the legacy of former President Daniel Arap Moi, have triggered sharp rea …
Leaders defend Moi's legacy after Kiborek's remarks spark political storm… By Linus Kaikai May 08, 2026 12:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize On my kicker, the second President of Kenya, the late Daniel arap Moi, used to compare Kenyans to a chicken which, having …
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Let the Supreme Court remain Supreme!… The speech also marked a historic milestone, making Ruto only the second foreign head of state to address Tanzania’s Parliament since independence, after Kenya’s former president Daniel arap Moi in 2002. …
Tanzania MPs Pray for Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election in Rare Parliamentary Gesture… Addressing lawmakers in Dodoma on Tuesday, May 5, Ruto became only the second Kenyan president to address Tanzania's Parliament, 23 years after Daniel arap Moi delivered a farewell address to the same house in November 2002. …
What Ruto told Tanzania MPsWetang'ula urges Uhuru to exit active politics like Moi, Kibaki
… The CS urged the former president to emulate the late Presidents Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki, who largely maintained a low political profile after leaving office. …
CS Ruku tells Uhuru to respect Ruto, warns against divisive politics… Wetangula drew parallels with past Kenyan leadership transitions, noting that former presidents Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki largely maintained a restrained posture after leaving office, focusing on advisory and symbolic national roles rather than active political mobilisation …
Wetang’ula: Uhuru Kenyatta Should Follow Moi and Kibaki Example, Exit Active Politics
… thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Uhuru took issue with his critics, who have singled him out whenever he speaks on matters affecting the nation, saying not even former President Daniel arap Moi …
'I have a right to speak': Uhuru fires back at political critics- April 2026
… This is similar to what happened in 1992 when politicians assumed that Daniel Arap Moi had lost because he was unpopular. …
The three way presidential competition… Vice President Daniel Arap Moi inherited the presidency supposedly with Attorney General Charles Njonjo’s help, which made Njonjo appear like a co-president in establishing a new order. …
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MPs call for relocation of Nakuru State House due to congestion
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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.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 12 May
MPs call for relocation of Nakuru State House due to congestion
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.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yesterday
Rift Valley leaders defend Moi's legacy after Kiborek's remarks
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Opinion: Supreme Court independence must be protected
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 →
Monday 4 May
Tanzanian MPs pray for Ruto's 2027 re-election during parliament visit
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 →
Ruto tells Tanzania Parliament mistrust hinders East Africa
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 →
Saturday 2 May
Cabinet Secretary Ruku calls on Uhuru to respect President Ruto
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 →
Friday 1 May
Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to exit active politics like Moi, Kibaki
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 →
Thursday 30 April
Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters
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 →
Sunday 26 April
Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election
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 →
Archivist's death highlights loss of living historical knowledge
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 →