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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 whose administration ended in 2002; cited as example of leader with extensive political background before presidency.

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  1. May 2026

  2. 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
  3. April 2026

  4. The Standard

    … 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

  5. The Standard

    … 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. …

    Archivist's death symbolises the tragedy of fading mobile archives
Politics

Wetang'ula warns young politicians rushing into presidency race

The News

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.

10 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 10 August

  1. Wetang'ula warns young politicians rushing into presidency race

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.

    10 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Kenya's border treatment risks undermining decades of soft power

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya should prioritize soft power at its borders, citing an incident where Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister returned his Kenyan passport after allegedly being manhandled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The piece warns that such treatment of senior visitors, investors, and refugees erodes Kenya's strategic asset of accumulated goodwill in the region.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

  1. Opposition divisions echo 1992 electoral defeat fears

    Constitutional lawyer Ian Horsefield warns that widening cracks within Kenya's Opposition mirror the divisions that led to former President Daniel arap Moi's victory in the country's first multiparty election in 1992, despite widespread public demand for change.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. Opinion: Sifuna advised to seek political balance as presidential candidate

    An opinion piece uses the myth of Icarus to counsel Senator Edwin Sifuna, who polls show as a rising presidential candidate, to avoid political extremes and "stick to the middle" as he navigates heightened national prominence.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

  1. CS Ruku tells ODM to stop discussing vacant DP slot

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has told Orange Democratic Movement leaders to stop discussing the Deputy President position as though it were vacant, insisting that incumbent Prof. Kithure Kindiki deserves respect as the holder of the country's second-highest office and singling out Cabinet colleague Wycliffe Oparanya and other ODM leaders for undermining the DP through public debate over the position.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. UN's largest compound in Nairobi spans 140 acres, employs 6,000

    The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), spread across 140 acres in Gigiri, hosts nearly 6,000 employees across 88 UN offices, making it the largest UN compound globally. The facility, established from land donated by presidents Kenyatta and Moi, serves as a strategic hub supporting UN operations across 166 countries.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. ODM youth leader says party has nothing to lose in Mount Kenya

    ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Sifuna defends opposition push to unseat President Ruto

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has argued that the opposition's call to unseat President William Ruto is rooted in demands for constitutional values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law, rather than a rejection of infrastructure development. Drawing parallels with the end of Daniel arap Moi's administration in 2002, Sifuna said Kenyans voted for change because they were dissatisfied with the manner in which the country was governed.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Has Gen Z found presidential voice in Sifuna?

    Opinion piece examining whether young people gathering at Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi rallies signal the emergence of a new political force in Kenya's opposition, as supporters voluntarily contribute money and show unprecedented engagement.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. Ol Kalou by-election outcome challenges UDA's political narrative

    An opinion piece argues that the Ol Kalou by-election has punctured the UDA's narrative after the party had framed it as a referendum on President William Ruto's broad-based government and a confidence vote in the ruling coalition's political machinery. The editorial warns that the ruling party risks mistaking podium praise for polling data, and cautions against dismissing the result as merely a by-election without broader implications.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ronald Ngala Utalii College to open September 1 with 1,000 students

    Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi will open on September 1, 2026, welcoming its first cohort of 1,000 students after more than three decades of planning and delays.

    23 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Mudavadi assures tea farmers of government sector reforms

    Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County to assure tea farmers that the government is committed to addressing challenges facing Kenya's tea industry, including high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global prices, pests and diseases. He urged farmers to remain patient and continue investing while the government pursues policy reforms through the Ministry of Agriculture.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ruto announces universal government funding for university students

    President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce universal government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges, abandoning the controversial means-tested model. The government has submitted amendments to Parliament to anchor the new framework in law, with Ruto urging lawmakers to fast-track the legislation before universities reopen in September.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 19 July

  1. CS Ruku says Ruto will win 2027 without Mt Kenya West

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said President William Ruto will secure re-election in 2027 even without Mt Kenya West region's support, citing the example of Ol Kalou's defiance of former President Moi in a 1995 by-election that did not prevent Moi's subsequent national election victories.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. DCP landslide win in Ol Kalou by-election over UDA

    The Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes against the United Democratic Alliance's 5,450, an outcome the source says revived memories of a Moi-era by-election defeat and raised questions about state resources and voter influence in Mt Kenya.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DCP wins Ol Kalou by-election, revives memories of 1995 Kipipiri

    Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou by-election by a landslide, with its candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Waweru receiving 35,440 votes compared to the UDA candidate's 5,450 votes, raising questions about state resources and incumbency in Mt Kenya.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. UDA faces 2027 reset after heavy Ol Kalou by-election loss

    The ruling United Democratic Alliance suffered a crushing defeat in Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the DCP candidate securing 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly signalled the need for strategic rethinking, posting that it was time to go "back to the drawing board" and "reengineer the game altogether."

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  4. UDA faces 2027 reset after heavy Ol Kalou by-election loss

    The ruling United Democratic Alliance suffered a crushing defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru securing 35,440 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 5,450. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has signalled the need for strategic rethinking, posting that it was "a good time to reengineer the game altogether" ahead of President Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Kenyan politicians hire armed thugs for political violence

    Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs—called "goons"—for as little as 500 shillings ($4) per day to break up rival rallies and attack protesters, with a recent study revealing a rate card ranging from 500 shillings for local councillors to 1,000 shillings for members of parliament.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Kenyan politicians hire armed goons for political violence

    Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day to break up rival rallies and attack protesters ahead of next year's elections, according to a Nairobi-based research firm. Goons, often drawn from impoverished communities, are increasingly employed in dozens or hundreds at a time, with police frequently turning a blind eye.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Gen Z reclaims Saba Saba as accountability protest, not politics

    As Kenya marks 36 years since Saba Saba—the July 7, 1990 pro-democracy protests that led to multi-party politics—Gen Z has transformed the annual commemoration from a veteran politicians' tradition into a platform for demanding accountability rather than constitutional reform.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Orengo criticises roadblocks during Saba Saba Day commemoration

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has criticised the government for mounting roadblocks in Nairobi during the 36th Saba Saba Day commemoration, saying the move emptied the city of activity and terming it shameful conduct. Orengo called for Saba Saba to be declared a public holiday in honour of those who fought to open up Kenya's democratic space.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

  1. Muturi endorses Kalonzo as opposition flagbearer for 2026

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as opposition flagbearer for next year's presidential contest, saying he would support Kalonzo if the position was not his own.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Gachagua alleges Ruto offered land to weaken Mt Kenya

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that President William Ruto once offered him 300 acres and two senior Kenya Kwanza leaders 100 acres each at Kilgoris, alleging the move was part of a plan to weaken the Mt Kenya region's economic influence.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

  1. Elephant tracked crossing Isiolo town amid drought in northern Kenya

    On May 21, 2026, a 30-year-old elephant bull named Moi crossed Oldonyiro town in Isiolo County while moving at high speed to avoid human contact, as monitored by Save The Elephants research camp in Samburu National Reserve.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

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