3 Different Suits Adorn Moi's Body at Parliament [PHOTOS]

Former President Daniel Arap Moi's body lay in state at Parliament buildings for a third consecutive day on Monday, February 10.

Kenyans from around the country trooped to see for themselves the body of Kenya's second president who ruled the country for 24 years between 1978 and 2002.

Monday is the last day the public will be allowed access to view the body with a national memorial service scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi before Moi is interred at his farm in Kabarak, Nakuru County on Wednesday.

Keen citizens, however, noticed that Moi's penchant for stylish outfits had followed him in death with his body adorned in three different suits for each of the three days he lay in state.

On the first day the public was allowed to view the body, Saturday, February 8, Moi wore a grey suit, a white shirt and a bright multi-colored tie.

The former president also wore brown full-strap loafers.

On Sunday, February 9, Moi's body was adorned a different outfit as he wore a sharp black suit and a red tie.

In addition, he wore a pair of official black shoes.

On Monday, February 10, Moi's body was clothed in a navy grey suit, white shirt and yellow tie. He also wore black shoes.

One of the defining memories of the Moi era for many Kenyans will be his sharp sense of style.

Along with his iconic baton, Moi was known to step out in stylish, well-matched outfits for every occasion.

Stephen Kipkering Sugut, a retired presidential security officer, was part of the team credited with picking out Moi's famous suits during his time in office.

In 2010, Sugut revealed how Moi's outfits were selected, telling The Standard that the former president particularly liked tailored British suits and flower lapels.

"There was a senior officer in charge of clothes for the president and I was among those who did selections. The senior officer would make the final decision before the clothes were presented to the head of state for his pick.

"The roses were Moi’s trademark and everyone accorded them utmost care and tending. He would never leave State House or his Kabarnet Gardens residence without one on his lapel.

"Moi was very active and an early riser. We would be up at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. to make sure he was set for his routine duties," he disclosed.

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