On Sunday, former President Daniel Moi celebrated his birthday in an exclusive party with his kin led by Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.
Moi was also joined in cake-cutting session by his grandchildren.
Among others who attended the party were missionary Reverend Roy Stover and some members of the legendary missionary Bill Barnet.
Even though not many people were invited for the indoor party, Kenyans took to social media to wish him a fruitful life and share memories of his tenure in office.
“As the saying goes, youth is a gift of nature but old age is a work of art. To H.E Daniel Arap Moi, happy birthday Mzee. You played a key role in fostering peace, love and unity amongst Kenyans. You have also set standards of dignity for our leaders when they leave public office,” Mombasa Governo Hassan Joho posted.
Moi retired from politics in 2002 when he handed the ‘sword of power’ to President Mwai Kibaki.
“Happy 94th Birthday President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi. In 2002 you peacefully handed over power after your candidate lost in a free and fair elections, since then I have always considered you a true patriot and a statesman,” blogger Cornely Kipchumba tweeted.
Netizens reminisced how during his era, children loved him for supplying free milk, ‘maziwa ya Nyayo’ to all public schools.
“Our 2nd president of Kenya, Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi celebrates his 94th birthday today.. He ruled this country for 24 good years.. I was born during the last 5 years of his era.. Happy birthday legend. Age with grace.”
“For the 24 years you were at the helm, Kenyans loyalty to their country was unmatched. You made us live true to our core values of Peace, Love and Unity. Hongera Mzee Daniel Moi and Happy 94th Birthday. May you live to see more years,” another user posted.
Moi (born 1924) first became president of Kenya, by appointment, following the death of Jomo Kenyatta in 1978.
His introduction to politics came in 1955 when he was selected to be an African representative to the British colonial Legislative Council (Legco)
Before he entered politics, his last posting was in education was as assistant principal of Tambach Government African Teachers' College.
