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Kenyans wish Mzee Moi happy birthday as he turns 91

By Hilary Kimuyu September 2nd, 2015 1 min read

Former President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi turned 91 on Wednesday.

President Uhuru Kenyatta was among leadrs who wished him a happy birthday.

“I wish the President a happy birthday and continued good health,” said President Kenyatta.

Moi’s son Gideon also sent his father birthday wishes. “Happy birthday to a man of substance,” he said.

President Moi was born in 1924 in Sacho. He was President Jomo Kenyatta’s vice president for three years before rising to the top seat and ruling for 24 years.

His regime was widely criticised for economic plunder and torture and assassination of opposition politicians. He succumbed to pressure to shift the country from a single party state to multi-party democracy.

He left office in 2002.

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Shaffie Weru @ShaffieWeru posted on Twitter; “Happy Birthday to the 2nd President of Kenya Moi Baba ManToro as he turns 91 @Kiss100Kenya @KalekyeMumo #TMK #KNK”

KANU Youth Congress @KanuCongress said; “Today Baba Moi turns 91. #KANUFreash is proud of him. #MoiAt91 #KANUat55.”

Wetty Fap @Gishuyski said; “Happy birthday to the one and only Daniel Toroitich [Man Toro] Arap Moi who turns 91 today.”

BarakaFM Mombasa @BarakaFMMombasa said “H.E Daniel Toroitich arap Moi turns 91 years wiser today, on the same day that the Nokia 3310 celebrates 15 years!! Ushatumia huu mtambo?”

Solomon Ambuku @solo_ambuka said; “Blow many more candles, Mzee!”