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Retired President Moi celebrates 93rd birthday

By DAVID KWALIMWA September 2nd, 2017 1 min read

Well meaning Kenyans have taken to social media to wish retired President Daniel Arap Moi a happy birthday.

Those sending goodwill messages to the retired head of state wished him good health as he turned 93 on Saturday.

Mzee Moi remains Kenya’s longest serving President, having ruled Kenya for 24 years until 2002.

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He is also credited with mentoring current President Uhuru Kenyatta, his Deputy William Ruto, and opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi among many other past and present Kenyan leaders.

Mzee Moi has since retired to his Kabarak home where he continues to enjoy his retirement amid reports of failing health.

Here are some of the birthday wishes to Mzee Moi that Kenyans shared on social media: