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People from all walks of life have been streaming at the Kenyan embassy to pay their tributes to former Kenyan president Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, who passed away on February 4. The Kenyan embassy opened a book of condolences to his memory. Members of the diplomatic community paid their respects by signing the condolence book.
Besides, a board was placed on Friday, February 7, at the embassy where community members recalled what they remembered Moi for.
Moi was the second and longest-serving president of Kenya -- from 1978 to 2002. He succeeded president Jomo Kenyatta while Mwai Kibaki succeeded him.
Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Chancery at Kenyan embassy Ambassador Washington Oloo said a number of people have visited the embassy to write their condolence messages. “The embassy had opened a condolence book for the diplomatic community. The turnout was really good. We have received everyone from the diplomatic community.”
Oloo said that Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years as the president, is known for laying a firm foundation for peace, love and unity under his Nyayo philosophy.
Zacchaeus Njuguna, a leader from the Kenyan community said that when they gathered on Friday, they observed a minute of silence to remember the former president. “Everyone present had a chance to speak and write something about Moi on the board. We will remember him for his humanity in his political career. He contributed positively to the Kenyan politics.”
Njuguna said it was also a great platform to update each other on the developments back home.
Antony Karanja said he was happy to be able to sign a condolence board in memory of the former president. “I remember him for the way he valued education. He made sure that primary school students stayed in school. Milk used to be provided after classes so everyone was looking forward to the end of the day.”
Another Kenyan expatriate, Cecilia Wanjiku Wangui said that besides milk that was provided even when she was in her early years of school, she said the former president supported the community when there was food shortage in her area. “I remember there was a time there was no food and Moi provided yellow maize to our school and parents would take turns to come and prepare food for us.”
She remembers the former president about how they would walk about 12 kilometres to go and sing for him by the roadside as he passed by. “After singing, we would be given money and then we used to go back to school and celebrate.”
Ramah, another Kenyan expatriate, said he remembers Moi for the good things that were there during his reign. “During my primary school year, we enjoyed free milk and exercise books. There were also Nyayo tea zones, stadiums, buses, hospitals among others. The former president was so generous.”
Besides, a board was placed on Friday, February 7, at the embassy where community members recalled what they remembered Moi for.
Moi was the second and longest-serving president of Kenya -- from 1978 to 2002. He succeeded president Jomo Kenyatta while Mwai Kibaki succeeded him.
Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Chancery at Kenyan embassy Ambassador Washington Oloo said a number of people have visited the embassy to write their condolence messages. “The embassy had opened a condolence book for the diplomatic community. The turnout was really good. We have received everyone from the diplomatic community.”
Oloo said that Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years as the president, is known for laying a firm foundation for peace, love and unity under his Nyayo philosophy.
Zacchaeus Njuguna, a leader from the Kenyan community said that when they gathered on Friday, they observed a minute of silence to remember the former president. “Everyone present had a chance to speak and write something about Moi on the board. We will remember him for his humanity in his political career. He contributed positively to the Kenyan politics.”
Njuguna said it was also a great platform to update each other on the developments back home.
Antony Karanja said he was happy to be able to sign a condolence board in memory of the former president. “I remember him for the way he valued education. He made sure that primary school students stayed in school. Milk used to be provided after classes so everyone was looking forward to the end of the day.”
Another Kenyan expatriate, Cecilia Wanjiku Wangui said that besides milk that was provided even when she was in her early years of school, she said the former president supported the community when there was food shortage in her area. “I remember there was a time there was no food and Moi provided yellow maize to our school and parents would take turns to come and prepare food for us.”
She remembers the former president about how they would walk about 12 kilometres to go and sing for him by the roadside as he passed by. “After singing, we would be given money and then we used to go back to school and celebrate.”
Ramah, another Kenyan expatriate, said he remembers Moi for the good things that were there during his reign. “During my primary school year, we enjoyed free milk and exercise books. There were also Nyayo tea zones, stadiums, buses, hospitals among others. The former president was so generous.”
