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Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and other mourners follows proceedings at the burial ceremony of the late retired President Daniel arap Moi at Kabarak University grounds. PHOTO | NATION

Controversy over Sonko’s sitting position at Moi’s burial service

Controversy has followed embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to the burial ceremony of the late retired President Daniel arap Moi at...

February 12th, 2020
A group of women huddle together to catch some sleep in the open at Kabarak University on the eve of the burial of the late retired President Daniel arap Moi. PHOTO | CHEBOITE KIGEN

How thousands stayed out in chilly night to attend Mzee Moi’s burial – PHOTOS

Thousands of mourners braved overnight chill as they thronged Kabarak University from as early as 4am on Wednesday for the burial of former...

February 12th, 2020
A heckler being thrown out of Nyao national Stadium during the requeim service ofr the late President Daniel arap Moi. PHOTO | COURTESY

How one heckler was hauled out after attempting to disrupt Moi service

The somber mood during the requiem mass for Kenya’s second president Daniel arap Moi on Tuesday at the Nyayo National Stadium almost took...

February 12th, 2020
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi speaks at the requiem service for his father the late President Daniel arap Moi at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on February 11, 2020. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT

Gideon Moi: My father laughed when I wrecked his brand new car – VIDEO

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has eulogized his father the former President Daniel arap Moi who died on Tuesday as a forgiving and humorous...

February 11th, 2020
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is received by Deputy President William Ruto at the Nyayo National Stadium for the requiem service of former president Daniel Toroitich arap Moi. PHOTO | NTV

Pushing and shoving as Kagame’s men are blocked at Nyayo Stadium – VIDEO

Drama ensued at the Nyayo National Stadium after a delegation accompanying Rwanda President Paul Kagame was barred from accessing the VIP...

February 11th, 2020
The casket bearing the remains of the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi arrives at Parliament buildings under full military escort on February 8, 2020. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU

Kenyans fill Nyayo Stadium to say goodbye to Moi – VIDEO

Kenyans from all walks of life started streaming into Nyayo National Stadium for the requiem service of former president Daniel Toroitich...

February 11th, 2020
Members of the public queue at the entrance to Parliament buildings on February 8, 2020 to view the body of the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi. PHOTO | FRANCIS NDERITU

30,000 mourners to be fed at Moi’s burial

The venue of retired President Daniel arap Moi’s burial on Wednesday is expected to accommodate up to 60,000 mourners, with half that...

February 11th, 2020
Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju. FILE PHOTO | NATION

Jubilee Party’s consultative meeting postponed in honour of Moi

The Jubilee Party's consultative meeting scheduled on Valentine’s Day has been postponed, Secretary General Raphael Tuju has...

February 10th, 2020
Retired President Mwai Kibaki condoles with Rongai MP, Raymond Moi (left) and his younger brother Gideon Moi (Baringo Senator) after viewing the body of his predecessor the late Daniel arap Moi at Parliament buildings on February 9, 2020. PHOTO | COURTESY

All about orthopedic shoes Kibaki wore when he viewed Moi’s body

Former President Mwai Kibaki's latest public appearance has elicited discussions about the state of his health. Nairobi News has...

February 10th, 2020
ODM leader Raila Odinga, flanked by his wife Ida, waves a fly whisk as he views the body of the late President Daniel arap Moi at Parliament buildings on February 10, 2020. PHOTO | COURTESY

Raila views Moi’s body and meets retired president’s family – VIDEO

ODM leader Raila Odinga has viewed the body of the late President Daniel arap Moi, which is laying in state at Parliament buildings in...

February 10th, 2020