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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 · 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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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    His remarks come at a time when political tension is rising in the region, following public criticism of the late former President Daniel arap Moi’s legacy and attacks against the Moi family by a section of leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with Ruto
  3. The Standard

    In all those years, across the administrations of presidents Daniel Arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta, I have learned one immutable fact: There is no school more humbling, and no teacher more ruthless, than the loss of power.

    Gachagua has disregarded useful lessons we have learnt over the years
  4. Citizen Digital

    The legislator specifically proposed refurbishment of a pavilion previously used by former President Daniel arap Moi to host delegations.

    MPs push for relocation of Nakuru State House over congestion concerns
  5. The Standard

    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
  6. Citizen Digital

    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!
  7. Capital News

    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
  8. The Standard

    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 MPs
  9. Wetang'ula urges Uhuru to exit active politics like Moi, Kibaki

    1. Citizen Digital

      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
    2. Capital News

      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
  10. Citizen Digital

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. High Court ruling on Gachagua impeachment creates confusion

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Dr. Chris Kirubi's Legacy Continues Inspiring Leaders Five Years On

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NFDK increases disability grants to Sh3 million maximum

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Uhuru should show restraint in opposing Ruto, columnist argues

    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

Sunday 31 May

  1. Speaker Wetang'ula urges crackdown on non-compliant schools

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. UDA Secretary General apologizes for ethnic remarks on Mt Kenya region

    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

  2. Waiguru demands apology from Hassan Omar over ethnic remarks

    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

  3. Gideon Moi urges leaders to prioritise service over divisive politics

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Gachagua alleges Ruto sought wealth surpassing Kenyatta, Moi families

    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

Sunday 17 May

  1. Opposition risks misreading Ruto's 24% polling lead

    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

  2. Gideon Moi promises public disclosure of Ruto talks

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Governor warns Gachagua against continuing conflict with President Ruto

    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

Wednesday 13 May

  1. 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.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 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

Friday 8 May

  1. 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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. 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

  2. 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

Sunday 3 May

  1. 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

Saturday 2 May

  1. 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

Friday 1 May

  1. 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

Monday 27 April

  1. 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

  2. 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

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