Daniel arap Moi

Who they were

Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was a Kenyan politician who served as the second president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He is the country's longest-serving president to date. Moi previously served as the third vice president of Kenya from 1967 to 1978 under President Jomo Kenyatta, becoming the president following the latter's death.

Early life

Educated at: Tambach Teachers Training College and Kapsabet High School.

Early life and entry into politics Moi was born Toroitich arap (son of) Moi, Toroitich meaning "welcome home the cattle", in the Rift Valley village of Kuriengwo, which is now in Sacho division of Baringo County . [ 1 ] Moi's father, Kimoi arap Chebii, died in 1928. Moi was only four then and little is known about his mother, Kabon. What is known is that Tuitoek, his elder brother, became his guardian. He proceeded to live with the Chesire family, his relatives, under the matriarch, Elizabeth Chesire.

Path and career

Awards / honours: Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya.

Why this date

Daniel arap Moi appears on our February 4 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.